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Declining Crabapple Covered in Lichen: Time for Replacement

A 25-year-old crabapple losing leaves and coated in lichen isn't suffering from the lichen—it's reaching the end of its typical 25–30 year lifespan. Reviving such a tree is nearly impossible. Replace it with a disease-resistant cultivar like 'Donald Wyman', 'Profusion', or 'Prairifire' for decades of healthy blooms.

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