Pyrus [Malus] fusca (Pacific Crabapple) Native Starter 3 with multiple dark red to

with multiple dark red to purplish petals

but because of their taste it is recommended to cook them

and clearings

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: This native plant is widespread in the northern half of North America at sea level to mid elevations

lacey silhouette

Pyrus [Malus] fusca (Pacific Crabapple) Native Starter 3 with multiple dark red toPlant Description: This deciduous shrub can grow as a multi stemmed shrub or small tree with a rounded shape. The bark furrows with age. The bright green leaves are elongated to oval, with toothed margins, and occasionally irregularly lobed. Leaves turn to a reddish color in the fall. Small sharp shoots, similar to thorns, are actually spurs from which the flowers and fruit emerge. Appearing in spring, the fragrant flowers have 5 white to pink colored