Sue & Terry said:I agree with you re the size of 14' tree Dave, the only thing I'd add is that the Crab apples last throughout the winter (well the majority of it) whereas the berries of our Amelanchier are soon devoured once ripe, by Blackies. A difficult one indeed, all in all depends really on choice.
Sue
Yes, my fruits rarely get the chance to ripen as they are eaten by the Blackbirds and Starlings as soon as they begin to mature. Crab apples are lovely trees and I especially like the ornamental crab Malus 'John Downie'. Excellent flowers and boldly coloured fruit.
Dave