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Crabapple

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One ofthe best trees for clay soil.
Full sun
Huge variety of sizes and shapes from 6' to 35', round to pillar
Choose a variety that is disease resistant to avoid summer leaf loss to scab and rust.

More:

Spring color
Fall color

Spring color

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Fall color

Crabapples are not generally known for fall color, but there are some that develop a wonderful yellow (see below).

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