Fruit tree comparisons
| Crab apple trees Elk River | Mulberry trees Morus Pendula | |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River features large fragrant pink single flowers followed by small bright green crab-apples. | A weeping fruiting mulberry. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Crab apple trees Elk River | Mulberry trees Morus Pendula | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 5 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Poor | Average |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Crab apple trees Elk River | Mulberry trees Morus Pendula | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Very late | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Good | Good |
| Food uses | Hard cider Edible fruits | Eating fresh Culinary |
Problems
| Crab apple trees Elk River | Mulberry trees Morus Pendula | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Good |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Very susceptible | |
| Fire blight | Very susceptible |
Identification
| Crab apple trees Elk River | Mulberry trees Morus Pendula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Flowering month | May June | May |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | |
| Fruit colour | Green | Red - dark White |