Crabapple questions (1 Viewer)

[libirder]

This spring im looking for a crabapple tree for next winter that will attract a wide variety of birds. Im in zone 6 if that help. Right now the Zumi Crabapple looks good but if anyones got anybetter suggestios please let me know thanks for help

 

[libirder]

Anyone?

 

[Henry B]

Sorry ,can,t help from this side of the Pond.

 

[bebirder]

Any fruit producing crabapple should be good for birds. I have had Nashville Warbler, Orchard Oriole, Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Swainson's Thrush, Gray-cheeked Thrush and lots of warblers in mine, but I don't know the exact breed.

 

[libirder]

I have been cheching them out and the zumi crabapples look nice im looking for winter persistan friuts and the zumi has nice small winter persitant fruits.What do you think?

 

[bebirder]

I find that the birds are more attracted to the flowers, so I suppose they should be just fine.

 

[libirder]

Oh really? I never knew that what kinds of birds are attracted to the flowers?

 

[bebirder]

Most are actually attracted to insects that feed in the flowers, but orioles and some warblers will drink the nectar.

 

[libirder]

Oh great so the tree pretty much provides food yeard round.

 

[ChickaD]

:hi: I'm here in Wisconsin and we have 2 Prairifire Flowering Crabs and looking at my seed catalog now, for zones 4-8. They have fantastic color in spring (bright rose-red flowers) small fruit and stay on all winter and the birds love them. I have had cardinals, cedar wax-wings, robins and blue jays that I have seen enjoying the fruit. Good luck to you