Small deciduous tree to 20 feet high and wide, sometimes grown with multiple trunks. Prolific white flowers in spring are followed by bright red fruits that persist through the winter.
The crabapple is a popular ornamental tree planted for its showy flowers and fruits. Crabapples include about 25 species native to the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, and have been cultivated for centuries. These species tend to be cross-fertile and hybridize freely. Many selections are made from open pollinated seedlings, making parentage difficult to ascertain. The exact parentage of the cultivar 'Donald Wyman' is unknown. 'Donald Wyman' was discovered as a chance seedling at the Arnold Arboretum around 1950. Though crabapples are generally susceptible to apple scab, cedar-apple rust, powdery mildew, and fire blight, 'Donald Wyman' is known as a disease-resistant selection.