FEBRUARY (^) I MARCH 2021 birdsandblooms.com 9
GARDEN WITH A PURPOSE
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Malus ‘Bailears’, Zones 4 to 7
Add drama and grace to any
landscape with this weeping
crabapple tree. Like most
other crabapples, birds,
pollinators and butterflies
love it, especially in spring and
summer when the fragrant
pink blossoms turn into small
fruits that last into winter.
Ruby Tears
Crabapple
Attracts:
Light needs: Full sun.
Size: About 10 feet tall, growing
slightly wider.
Grown for: This showy tree is
an excellent accent for a small
garden and it attracts wildlife.
Foliage: Small oval leaves turn
burgundy in fall.
Soil needs: Grows best in moist,
well-draining soil and it tolerates
drought when established.
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