Kerr crab apple trees

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• Picking season: Mid
• Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
• Pollination group: 2

A cold-hardy crab-apple, primarily used for cider and cooking.

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Kerr crab apple trees for sale

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• 1Dwarf, 1-year bare-root tree $39.95 Mature height: 6ft-9ft after 10 years
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• 2Semi-standard, 1-year bare-root tree $39.95 Mature height: 10ft-16ft after 10 years
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All about Kerr crab apple trees

Kerr is an interesting apple / crab-apple cross. The attractive crimson-pink fruits are small by apple standards, but relatively large for a crab-apple.

The fruits are extremely juicy, and have a good rich sweet-tart balance. They can be eaten fresh, but this is first and foremost an apple for juicing.

How to grow

Kerr is easy to grow, and very cold-hardy.

Advice on fruit tree pollination.

History

Kerr is a cross between a crab-apple, Malus Dolgo, and Haralson. It can be considered a large-fruited Malus Dolgo in most respects. It was developed at the Morden Research Station of Agriculture Canada in Manitoba, and introduced in the 1950s.

Kerr characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Kerr?Beginner
• Is Kerr self-fertile?Partially self-fertile
• What flowering group is Kerr?2
• Is Kerr good for pollinating others?Good
• What season do you pick Kerr?Mid
• UsesEating freshCulinaryJuice
• How long can you keep Kerr in a fridge?3 months or more
• What is the overall disease resistance of Kerr?Average
• How resistant is Kerr to fire blight?Some resistance
• What is the USDA hardiness zone for Kerr?Zone 3 (-40C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Hot (>30C / 86F)
• Where does Kerr originate from?Canada
• When was Kerr first introduced?1900 - 1949
• Flesh colorCream
• Fruit colorRed

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