Orange Crush Flowering Crabapple

Orange Crush is a rounded flowering crabapple selected for a spring display of rose-red blossoms and red ornamental fruit. Iowa State lists it at about 15 feet high and wide, a compact scale suited to a lawn specimen or mixed ornamental planting. [Iowa State’s cultivar table](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/recommended-crabapples-midwestern-landscapes) gives the cultivar’s flower and fruit colors, form, and approximate mature size. ## Landscape use Plant in full sun where the crown has room to develop and spring flowers can be appreciated. A well-drained site supports healthy growth; flowering crabapples vary widely in shape, size, and disease response, so use cultivar-specific information when planning space and care. Their small fruits extend seasonal interest, though fallen fruit may need cleanup near walks or patios. [Iowa State’s small-tree guide](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/small-stature-trees-iowa) lists Orange Crush as round-spreading at approximately 15 by 15 feet. [Virginia Cooperative Extension](https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/pubs_ext_vt_edu/en/3010/3010-1483/3010-1483.html) describes full sun and well-drained soil for flowering crabapples generally and notes that disease rankings can vary by region. ## Maintenance Water deeply during establishment and during extended dry spells. Keep the root zone mulched without piling mulch against the trunk. If pruning is needed, remove dead, damaged, crossing, or rubbing branches soon after flowering, before the next season’s flower buds are set. Inspect foliage and fruit periodically for common crabapple diseases; regional disease pressure and cultivar response vary.