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Whitney Crabapple Tree

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Starting at
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Description

Small, sweet, edible crab apples. This tree produces a large harvest of red, golf ball-size apples that are perfect for canning, preserving, pickling, spicing and cider. Flesh is sweet, juicy and slightly yellow. Also produces beautiful pink and white blossoms in spring. Originates from Franklin Grove, Illinois circa 1869. Cold-hardy, heat-tolerant and scab-resistant. Ripens in late August or early September. Self-pollinating.

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Characteristics

Bloom Color Pink, White
Bloom Time Mid - Late
Chill Hours 800
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Large
Hardiness Zone Range 3 - 9
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest Late August/early September
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Sweet
Texture Juicy, Firm
Years to Bear 2 - 5

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:
Semi-Dwarf 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide
Dwarf 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide

Recommended Spacing

The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:
Semi-Dwarf 12 - 15'
Dwarf 8 - 10'

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 3 - 9
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow apple trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Read about how to grow apple trees »

Shipping Information

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86 Questions
Why did you choose this?
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As a pollinator for a gravenstein apple tree.

Cheryl S

I wanted this tree for its size and because it will help pollinate my red delicious and gala trees I have.

Stacey P

I wanted a smaller tree for an area in my yard. I hope to make crab apple jelly someday!

Karen P

It is heritage and has uses I want.

Joelyn G
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Customer Reviews

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1-10 of 156 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 1, 2025
It's growing amazing got it late summer and went from a trig to a nice baby tree leafs are beautiful
JOE A
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 1, 2025
Healthy
I ordered a bare root crabapple tree, planted it and immediately it grew big healthy leaves. I'm a good ways off from reviewing the fruit. But I'm really looking forward to it.
CHERYL W
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 31, 2025
Looking forward to crabapples
Tree came in looking good. I got it into the ground right away and added a deer fence. With all the rain Texas got this spring and summer the tree has really taken off. Could not be happier.
JOHNSON R
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 21, 2025
we planted the tree in a corner of our yard and the tree is growing now and we like it.
CHRISTINE D
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 20, 2025
I'm impressed with how much growth in a short time
When I first got it, the tree was just a 3' stick with a few leaves on it. Now it is 6' tall and even has a small apple on it. This has happened in about 3 1/2 months. Very happy with it.
CHRIS H
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 20, 2025
The tree was fine The deer have eaten it completely devoid of leaves and I believe it is destined to die,
DENNIS H
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 17, 2025
Whitney Crabapple
I ordered 2 Whitney crabs bare root, and planted them in early summer. In mid August they are both almost 6 feet tall and leafed out with lateral branching already starting!! I could not be happier!!
ALEXANDRA P
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 7, 2025
One Happy Little Tree!!!!
This tree is growing like mad. It has gotten so many new branches and getting taller by the day. It seems as happy as can be. Cannot wait for some apples lol!
HEIDI W
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 28, 2025
Rapid growth and production
This tree grew rapidly in zone 9a and produced apples 12 months after planting. Very pleased.
PETER M
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 24, 2025
I am very happy with it. My tree has grown over two feet since I planted.
James T

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