Hewe's Virginia crab apple tree
Malus domestica 'Hewe's Virginia'
- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Self-fertile
- Pollination group: 3
Also known as Virginia Crab, Hewe's Crab is considered one of the best varieties for cider.
Hewe's Virginia crab apple trees for sale
1Small 1-year bare-root tree
$37.95
Mature height: 6ft-9ft after 10 years
G.41
rootstock
2Medium 1-year bare-root tree
$37.95
Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
G.935
rootstock
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Our inventory is up to date, you can pre-order now for the spring 2024 planting season.
Hewe's Crab is a very old crab apple, also commonly known as Virginia Crab.
Although most crab apples are grown for their ornamental value, Hewe's Crab is grown primarily for hard cider production. It produces a high quality clear juice which adds a dry flavor to cider blends.
This is also a good pollinator of other apple trees, since it produces lots of blossom over quite a long period.
Crab apple photo courtesy of apple enthusiast Mike, Glen Rock PA
How to grow
Hewe's Crab is fairly easy to grow, and (unlike many hard-cider varieties) is usually a regular bearer.
Advice on fruit tree pollination.
History
This variety is thought to have originated in Virginia in the 18th century. It is widely known as both Hewe's Crab and Virginia Crab.
Hewe's Virginia characteristics
- Gardening skillAverage
- Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
- Pollination group3
- Pollinating othersGood
- Bearing regularityBiennial tendency
- WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
- Picking seasonLate
- UsesCulinaryJuiceHard cider
- CroppingGood
- Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
- Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Cold (< 20C / 67F)
- Country of originUnited States
