'Whitney' Crabapple Trees
'Whitney' Crabapple Trees
The Whitney crabapple tree, in semi-dwarf size, is a small, ornamental fruit tree known for its attractive flowers, manageable size, and flavourful fruit. It grows to 12-15 feet tall, making it ideal for smaller landscapes. In spring, it produces showy white to pink blossoms that attract pollinators, adding beauty to gardens. By late summer, it yields golf ball-sized yellow crabapples with a red blush, which are excellent for fresh eating, pickling, and making cider.
This tree is very cold hardy, disease-resistant and low-maintenance, making it a great choice for home gardeners looking for both aesthetic and practical benefits. Whitney crabapples also serve as a great pollinator for other apple varieties.
Common names: Whitney Crabapple, Crabapple tree
Edible: Fruit
Harvest timing: Late summer
Scientific name: Malus domestica 'Whitney'
Light requirements: Full sun
Full-grown size: 12-15' tall (semi-dwarf)
Hardiness: Zone 3
Pollination: Self-pollinating and makes a great pollinator for other apples
Wildlife: Blossoms feed spring pollinators.
Origin: Whitney Nursery of Franklin Grove, Illinois in 1865.
Noteworthy: Cold hardiness. Productivity.
WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.