Wild Crab Apple Posted on May 29, 2013 by Axie Native to North America. They require cross-pollination by insects… they’re food for many butterfly larvae. Plus, a beautiful sign of spring. (Photo taken May 1, 2013) Wild Crab Apple Tree (Malus coronaria) Share this: Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest