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Crab apples #929422

Asked April 23, 2026, 6:28 PM EDT

How May kinds of crab apple trees are there?

Livingston County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello
Estimates vary, but according to some professionals, there are at least 500 to 1000 or more different crab apples, with more varieties being developed all the time. Typically you could come across about 200 different ones being offered for sale across the United States.
See these Extension bulletins for details,
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2987&context=extension_curall#:~:text=Crabapples%20are%20an%20excellent%20addition,in%20many%20shapes%20and%20sizes.
And
https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/garden-scoop/2018-05-09-flowering-crabapples

Selection lists for you, if you are interested,
https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/crabapple_selection_guide_e2177
https://extension.psu.edu/theres-a-flowering-crabapple-for-that

Thank you for your question! Laura S. Michigan State University Extension Advanced Master Gardener Volunteer You may also contact the toll free MSU Extension lawn and garden hotline at 1-888-678-3464 with your gardening questions or visit www.migarden.msu.edu for Smart Gardening resources. Replied April 23, 2026, 11:36 PM EDT

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