72. Crab Apple Trees

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Crabapple trees of 18 different kinds beautify Drumheller Fountain and the rose garden. We can't single out and describe each here, nor can they be ignored wholly. First to bloom each spring is Manchurian (M. baccata var. mandshurica), with fragrant snow white blossoms against rich green leaves. Last to leaf-out (looking dead for a while) and flower is Malus yunnanensis var. Veitchii, with creamy white flowers of unpleasant odor. In fall, the showiest, most persistent fruit are the bright red ones of the large cherry crabs (M. x robusta). Except for the sweet garland crab (M. coronaria), all are Asian--including varieties af American origin whose parents were Asian species.

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