Chestnut Crabapple
Malus ioensis 'Chestnut'
MAY-lus eye-OH-en-sis
Fruit Trees: Crabapple Tree
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
An excellent pollinator for other apples. This annual bearer produces 2-inch pale yellow crabapples with streaky red blushes and some russeting. Creamy white flesh is fine-grained and crisp, juicy, with a sweet, nut-like flavor that is great for fresh eating, cooking or making jellies.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Rounded
Height
10–15 ft
Spread
10–15 ft
Characteristics
Type
Heirloom
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Semi-Dwarf
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Iron Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Universal Pollinator
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
Fruit and Pollination
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid
Fruit Firmness
Medium All Purpose
Pollination
Universal Pollinator, APPLE_POLLINATION
Chill Hours
Very High Chill 1200+ hours