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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For those saying crabapple, any particular cultivar? It’s hard to tell the flower color from photos online and I’m really hoping for abundant pale pink in early spring.[/quote]

I grew up with crabapples.  They are pretty in the spring.  However, the apples become a mess.  Some years are worse than others. They rot, fall and mush. Which makes your yard slippery, and can attract flies.  One very productive year we had to scoop the apples out of the yard with shovels and wheelbarrows.

I do have fond memories of epic crabapple fights with my siblings. But as an adult I wouldn't want to be responsible for the care and upkeep.

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To fix this, OP can choose a variety that’s better for making jelly from, or, more practically (since picking and processing crabapples isn’t my idea of a way to pass a few days), she can plant soft landings natives under the tree. No mowing that area, no lawn, more habitat for pollinators. 
https://www.pollinatorsnativeplants.com/softlandings.html

Some edible crabapples, all of which will be cultivars/nativars vs straight natives but they do list the blossom color: https://luv2garden.com/best-edible-crabapple-varieties/[/quote]

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