Crabapples
Our apple trees, like many fruit trees, are propagated by grafting. There are 2 parts to an apple tree. A Scion, which is the fruiting part of the tree, gives you the variety of apple, and the Rootstock, which influences the mature size of the tree and hardiness of the tree, determines the time it takes for the tree to fruit. We sell Standard, Semi-dwarf, Dwarf and Mini-dwarf trees that do not require a lot of space but will bear large fruit.
- Trees must be planted in well drained soil
- 6 hours of sunlight Full sun preferred
- Stake all trees for the first 2 years. Dwarfs must have permanent stakes
- Tree guards should be used
- Plant at least 2 Different apples trees for Cross Pollination
- Plant disease resistant trees for less maintenance
We categorize our apple trees into four sizes: Maiden, Field Ready, Hand Select, and (3 or 5) Gallon Container depending on the size of the tree. Maiden trees are usually 2 years old and are branchless. These are also called whips and will bear in 2-3 years. A Field Ready tree is 2-3 years old and might have some lateral branching, be thicker above the graft, and will bear in 1-2 years. The Hand Select trees are only about 20% of trees we have and are 3 year old trees, 6-9' tall and can be heavily branched. You can expect fruiting on a Hand Select tree in about a year.
Whitney Crabapple Tree
A.R. Whitney of Whitney Nursery first grew this crabapple from seed in 1865 and it is one of the only crabapples one can eat off the tree. It is pr...
View full detailsShowtime Crabapple Tree
This is probably our most stunning crabapple. All three seasons produce a different color. In Spring, extraordinarily bright flowers open along the...
View full detailsDabinett Apple Tree
The Dabinett Apple dates back to a chance discovery by William Dabinett (for whom it is named) in the early 1800s at his orchard in Somerset, Engla...
View full detailsProfusion Flowering Crabapple Tree
A branchier crabapple that grows considerably wider than it does tall, this crabapple is an excellent statement piece. Magenta colored flower sprin...
View full detailsSargentina Flowering Crabapple Tree
One of the smallest crabapples- it only grows to 5-6' tall but can spread to over 10'. The bugs are bright pink then open to white flowers that...
View full detailsFrettingham Crabapple Trees
A Mid- Late season bloomer, these white blossomed, single petaled crabapples are small and numerous on the tree. Excellent pollinators for apple tr...
View full detailsSnowdrift Crabapple Tree
Form is rounded like a lollipop with a dwarf, compact head. Disease resistant. Dense foliage with profuse white blooms. Golden-amber fruit. Persist...
View full detailsIndian Summer Flowering Crabapple Tree
Noted for its excellent disease resistance, this crabapple can tolerant more adverse conditions than other crabapples. The buds are dark crimson an...
View full detailsFireside Apple Trees
A cross of McIntosh and Glogerovka developed by Charles Haralson in 1917 at University of Minnesota's Agricultural Experiment Station in Excelsior,...
View full detailsRed Baron Flowering Crabapple Tree
Slightly smaller and more columnar than other crabapples, this tree occupies smaller spaces with delight. Growing to heights of 18-20' but only gro...
View full detailsHopa Flowering Crabapple Tree
Not only does this crabapple produce beautiful dark pink flowers in spring, but the crabapples, when left to ripen, are sweet and tangy. A mid-spri...
View full detailsWhite Star Crabapple
Form is rounded like a lollipop with a dwarf, compact head. Disease resistant. Dense foliage with profuse white blooms. Golden-amber fruit. Persist...
View full detailsIndian Magic Flowering Crabapple Tree
Description coming soon! USDA Zone: 4-8 Mature Height: 15-20' Mature Spread: 15-20' Sun: Full Sun Bloom Color: Flowers are a floral crimson color w...
View full detailsRoyalty Flowering Crabapple Tree
A dense flowering crabapple, the Royalty produces wild berry colored flowers throughout the entire tree. Combine this with is dense branch organiza...
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