Crabapple

'Donald Wyman' is a large crabapple that matures to heights from 15 feet to 20 feet tall. It was discovered at the Arnold Arboretum around 1950, and was named after Donald Wyman, who served as a horticulturist for 34 years. It has white flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by red crabapples that mature in the fall. It has toothed, dark green leaves that turn amber-gold in the fall.

Cultivation

The 'Donald Wyman' Crabapple is a low maintenance tree, and prefers several soil types, such as chalk, clay, loam, and sand. The soil must be moist, but well drained. It is susceptible to a variety of diseases, such as scab, fire blight, rusts, leaf spot, and powdery mildew.

Biodiversity Sustained

Moths, butterflies, bees, and birds often feed on crabapples. The 'Donald Wyman' Crabapple is a host plant to various species of moths and other insects. The flowers are cross-pollinated by honeybees, long-horned bees, and other long-tongued bees. Several different species of birds such as Woodpeckers and Finches feed on the fruits.

On Xavier's Campus, over the Next 20 Years, this Tree will:

Stormwater Runoff Intercepted: 3,865 Gallons

CO2 Reduction: 2,818 lbs

Environmental Benefits (in US dollars): $191