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. Photographs by Mike Hogan.