Manchurian Crab Apple Tree

Manchurian Crab Apple Tree

A multifaceted apple tree that is now being grown around the world, the Manchurian crab apple is one of the more ornamental apple trees with a huge display of blooms that are followed by loads of flavorful sharp crab apples. While it has long been valued as a pollinator for other apples, it also produces one of the most flavorful hard ciders of any apple tree. The fruits are particularly acidic and the juice produced from this productive tree is ideal for hard cider makers.

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Latin Name: Malus baccata
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: M7
Pollination Requirements: Apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: Semi Dwarf 15-20 ft.
Taste: Acid
Fruit Skin: Red
Fruit Flesh: White
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4-8