Malus ‘Chestnut’, malus ‘Honeycrisp’
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This duo comes with two apple trees that require each other for cross pollination. The first is the chestnut crabapple tree. Best known for its 2” edible apples that have a sweet and nutty flavor. Excellent when eaten fresh, baked or pressed into a cider. The second is the ever popular honeycrisp apple. Honeycrisps are sweet, crunchy and easy to grow. Both require full sun and protection from deer and animal browsers. A great way to start your home orchard!
Mature height x width: 15-20’ x 15-20’ (chestnut) 12-15’ x 12-15’ (honeycrisp)
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Moist, well-drained
Soil: Sandy loam to loam
Tolerates… Air pollution, drought
Does not tolerate… Soil compaction, shade
Ash replacement? No
Buckthorn replacement? No
Shoreline buffer zone? No
Seasonal interest: Spring flowers, edible fruit, fall color
Resilience to climate change: High adaptability
Pollinator and wildlife value: High
Photo credit: Nick Kreevich, Bailey Nurseries