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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.

Pricing


Height

12-16 Feet

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Spread

10-15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Chestnut 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

Chestnut Crabapple was bred and introduced from the University of Minnesota in 1949, so it is very hardy and excellent for colder climes.

Characteristics & Attributes

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