Dolgo Crab Apple
Malus baccata 'Dolgo'
MAY-lus bah-KAY-tuh
Fruit Trees: Apple Tree
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
And it s one of the fastest growing shade trees, growing up to 6 to 8 feet in one year...
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Mid Spring
Habit
Rounded
Height
15–25 ft
Spread
15–20 ft
Characteristics
Type
Heirloom
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
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
Early Spring
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
Tart
Ploidy
Diploid
Fruit Firmness
Firm Good for Storage
Pollination
Universal Pollinator, APPLE_POLLINATION
Chill Hours
Very High Chill 1200+ hours