Chestnut Edible Crab
Chestnut Edible Crab
Malus domestica 'Chestnut Crab'
Chestnut is a large, russeted, sweet and juicy edible crabapple with a rich, nutty like flavor that can be used for eating, sauce, preserves, and decorative purposes. It ripens late summer, early September.
Chestnut Edible Crab Pricing
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Chestnut Edible Crab Apple on Dwarf (M26) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade |
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Height12-16 Feet
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Spread10-15 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
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Malus domestica 'Chestnut Crab' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsChestnut makes an excellent pollinizer for other early to mid-season bloomers. Medium vigor and slightly upright growth habit.
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A Little History about Chestnut Edible CrabChestnut Crabapple was bred and introduced from the University of Minnesota in 1949, so it is very hardy and excellent for colder climes.
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Malus domestica 'Chestnut Crab' Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Early blooming |
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Excellent pollinizer |
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Disease Resistance
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Fire Blight Resistance |
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Scab resistance |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Very productive |
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Upright habit |
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Average vigor |
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Early to bear |
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Harvest Period
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Late summer |
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Extended harvest |
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Other Attributes
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Sweet-tart |
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Short shelf-life |
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Somewhat spicy |
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Frost Resistant |
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Very hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Canning or freezing |
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High dessert quality |
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Good for sauce |
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