Fruit tree comparisons
 Chestnut Crab | |
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| A large-fruited cold-hardy crab-apple. | |
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Growing
| Crab apple tree Chestnut Crab | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Crab apple tree Chestnut Crab | |
|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Juice Hard cider |
| Cropping | Good |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Flavor style (apples) | Sweeter |
| Juice style | Sharper |
Disease resistance
| Crab apple tree Chestnut Crab | |
|---|---|
| General resistance | Good |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance |
Climate
| Crab apple tree Chestnut Crab | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (3) -40F / -40C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Crab apple tree Chestnut Crab | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Orange / Red |
| Flesh colour | Cream |
| Fruit size | Large |