Flowering crabapples (ornamental Malus spp.) deliver clouds of pink, red or white blossom in April‑May, followed by small, bird‑feeding fruits that persist into winter. Compact trees 4–6 m suit urban gardens; many cultivars offer purple foliage or columnar shapes. Full sun, fertile soil and good air flow reduce scab. Hardy to −30 °C; prune lightly in mid‑summer if shaping is needed.