The Dolgo Crab Apple Fruit Tree is a hardy, fast-growing tree that produces delicious, tart fruit perfect for jams and jellies. Grown in zones 3-8, it reaches a size of 15-20 feet.
Dolgo Crabapple full information
The Dolgo Crabapple (Malus x 'Dolgo') is a small, deciduous tree that is native to Russia. It is a popular choice for landscaping because of its beautiful spring flowers, tart fruit, and disease resistance.
The Dolgo Crabapple typically grows to be 15-25 feet tall and wide, with a rounded crown. It is covered in white flowers in the spring, which are followed by small, bright red crabapples in the fall. The fruit is tart and can be eaten fresh, used in cooking, or made into jelly or cider.
The Dolgo Crabapple is a cold-hardy tree that can tolerate temperatures down to -40 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also resistant to many common pests and diseases, including scab, fireblight, and cedar apple rust.
Here is some additional information about the Dolgo Crabapple:
- Planting:Plant the Dolgo Crabapple in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is best to plant in the spring or fall.
- Water:Water the Dolgo Crabapple regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Once it is established, it can tolerate some drought.
- Fertilizer:Fertilize the Dolgo Crabapple once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Pruning:The Dolgo Crabapple does not require a lot of pruning. However, you can prune it in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches and to maintain its shape.
The Dolgo Crabapple is a beautiful and versatile tree that is a great addition to any landscape. It can be used as a specimen tree, in a hedge, or as a border plant. It is also a good choice for wildlife gardens, as the fruit attracts birds and other animals.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
