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Whitney Edible Crab. Crab apples are great pollinators!

Whitney Edible Crab Apple

Malus domestica 'Whitney Crab'

Whitney is a good quality edible crabapple that is fine for jelly or pickling. Medium size crabapples with red stripes over a yellow background. It picks late in August to early September. Very hardy.

Pricing


Height

12-16 Feet

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Spread

10-15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Crabapples are usually quite tolerant of most apple diseases and make great pollinators too.

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A Little History

When Grandpa was a kid he and his friends used to have crabapple fights! Grandma never let the grandkids fight with the Whitney's though, because they were destined for our favorite apple jelly.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Early blooming
• Excellent pollinizer
Disease Resistance
• Fire Blight Resistance
• Scab resistance
Fruit Characteristics
• Small fruited
Growth Rate/Habit
• Very productive
• Spreading habit
• Average vigor
• Early to bear
Harvest Period
• Late summer
• Extended harvest
Other Attributes
• Very tart
• Short shelf-life
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Frost Resistant
• Very hardy
Skill Required
• Average skill
Uses
• Canning or freezing