Chestnut Crab

Origin: 1921 Minnesota

Description:  Chestnut Crab’s showy blossoms turn into large attractive crabapples with juicy, crisp nutty flavor.  An excellent wildlife apple because it hangs well and ripens over a long period.  Superior disease resistance and is extremely winter hardy.

Uses: Fresh eating, wildlife

Flavor: Sweet, Aromatic

Fruit Size: Small

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Ripens: Early

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Fireblight: Resistant

Cedar Apple Rust: Resistant

Image Courtesy of: U.S. Department of Agriculture