Some leaves may be lobed. Twigs are red-brown, hairy and with spur shoots often showing thorns.
Flowers are pink-white, fragrant and showy in early spring.
Fruit is a round, apple-like pome. Southern crabapple is found in moist, well-drained woodlands. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form. 1999, all rights reserved.