"Wild" Crab Apple (Malus spp.)

Nativ Nurseries
RMWildcrab
Fruit Tree
$7.99
"Wild" Crab Apple (Malus spp.) Its no secret that deer absolutely hammer apples and crabapples, and we’ll go as far to say there may not be a more effective “draw and hold” to deer than a big grove of them.  However, a big orchard of fancy named varieties can be...
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"Wild" Crab Apple (Malus spp.)

Its no secret that deer absolutely hammer apples and crabapples, and we’ll go as far to say there may not be a more effective “draw and hold” to deer than a big grove of them.  However, a big orchard of fancy named varieties can be a rather expensive and time consuming chore for the weekend warrior or gamekeeper to undertake…meaning less time and money spent managing the rest of your property when you are busy spraying for bugs and diseases that high end apples often require. To those who can put forth the extra effort and expense to plant and manage the larger, grafted cultivars we applaud you. That being said, we have a solution we believe may be a better option for most wildlife oriented folks, and it’s available in our super stout, yet seedling-sized “wild” crabapple. 

Our “wild” crabs are actually seedlings from our favorite crabapple selections  and wild types such as: Dolgo, Transendent, Chestnut, Centennial, Whitney, and Prairie crab.  Having a mixed bag of genetics and drop times from hardy, heavy bearing, disease tolerant favorites in an economical, and simple to establish and maintain rapid mast seedling should be a no-brainer to anyone wanting to spread some apple madness on their place. 

With our “wild” crabs, combined with tree tubes and a little extra TLC for the first few years of growth, expect flowering and fruiting to occur on some trees in as little as three or four growing seasons, with the remainders putting on heavy crops no later than seven or eight years.  So if you’re looking for heavy crops of highly preferred apples dropping from late summer and on into fall, but don’t want to put your county extension agent on payroll, try our “wild” crabs on for size.

"Wild" Crab Apple Planting Tips

Plant these out in the open, on more upland type sites, as most apples prefer to be up and out of the humidity and can be more prone to foliar diseases down in the bottoms. Like most apples, Wild Crabs are not resistant to Cedar-Apple rust, but they seem to tolerate it well once established on an appropriate site.

Zone: 4 - 8
Soil pH: 5.0 - 7.5
Wildlife Value: Excellent.
Site Preference: Full sun.
Fruit Maturity Date: Late Summer, Early Fall
Fruit: Pale green blushed yellow

 

Wild Crab Apple Zone Map:

Zone 4-8

 

Customer Reviews

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Jeff Nelson

we started this tree journey together several years ago in general I think your trees are very good but your bedside matter is pathetic what I really needed you. The most was there. No one to return phone calls. Nobody would return phone calls still waiting for phone calls but in general, I think you’re a great company sometimes it’s the little things that count. Trust me. I know this I’ve run a business for over 35 years.. I think you just need to touch up some areas.

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Glenn Mize
Wild crabapple

Too early for fruit but tree in great shape. Earlier trees growing well

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Ken Mullins

"Wild" Crab Apple (Malus spp.)

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Nicole Daniels
So Happy!

The trees arrived in great shape. They were carefully packaged. Very happy with the size. Came with planting instructions.

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Lewis

They arrived on schedule and was packaged good and was very healthy

Live plants and seedlings: Orders without a specific ship date selected at check out are shipped via UPS the first shipping day following the day the order is received. In order to ensure our live plants and seedlings are delivered in the best shape we do not ship on Friday Saturday or Sunday. You may select a shipping date up to six weeks from purchase date at check out.
Pre-Ordered Live plants and seedlings: Pre Ordered live plants and seedlings will be shipped when the stock is up to standard beginning in October or Fall Pre Orders and March for Spring Pre Orders. Shipping for pre-orders is calculated on our standard shipping rates and is in addition to any in stock live plant or seedling charges on you order. All shipping is due at the time of purchase, notifications and tracking will be sent when the order ships.
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No Refund Policy: Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries (Nativ Nurseries) guarantees that our product will arrive in good condition, alive, and true to its name as labeled. We take care in packaging our products. If your order is incorrect or does not arrive in good condition, contact our customer service desk within five (5) business days from your receipt of the product to report any mistake in your order or damage to the product. No refunds will be given however but, we will fix our mistake or rectify any damage by replacing the product at our expense. Nativ Nurseries makes no warranty, expressed or implied for any certain rate of growth or productivity for any of our plant products. Nativ Nurseries will not be responsible for crop failure, damage to products after the customer has received an order, or injuries due to non-recommended zone planting, frost damage, or any man made or natural cause beyond our control. Nativ Nurseries will consider replacing an order if a claim is made in writing or e-mail within five (5) business days from your receipt of the product explaining in detail what problems have occurred. However, Nativ Nurseries reserves the right to refuse replacement at any time.
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