Wickson Crabapple Tree
Wickson is a prized crabapple selected by the brilliant Albert Etter who made many valuable apple selections at his homestead in Northern California, Wickson is often regarded as the premier fresh eating crabapple, especially for those who like a little acid zing to their apples. It is also a highly valued cider apple, making an excellent single varietal cider and useful in blends as well.
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Latin Name: Malus pumila
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: M-7
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-16 ft. in height
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 30+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 3-9
Sunset Western Zone: 1-9, 14-16
Sunset Northeast Zone: All zones