Whitney Heirloom Edible Crabapple
Malus 'Whitney'
Heirloom Edible Crabapple
Currently unavailable
The Whitney Crabapple is a popular, cold-hardy heirloom variety (circa 1865) known for producing large (1-2in), yellow-red blushed skin, yellow-fleshed fruit that is sweet, juicy, and often eaten fresh, unlike most crabapples.The 'Whitney'crabapples are very cold hardy, disease-resistant, and self-fertile trees that are excellent for eating fresh crabapples right off the tree.
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Plant facts
Quick answers
How big does Whitney Heirloom Edible Crabapple get?
About 12-15' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Whitney Heirloom Edible Crabapple need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Whitney Heirloom Edible Crabapple need?
Moderate water use.
Will Whitney Heirloom Edible Crabapple grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Whitney Heirloom Edible Crabapple in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Whitney Heirloom Edible Crabapple wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.