Profile
Dolgo Crabapple
Malus Dolgo
Deciduous Tree
Height |
25 - 40 (feet) |
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Spread |
20 - 30 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Widespread, open habit to 40' tall; pink buds open to white profuse flowers; 1¼" diameter oval red fruit; fruit used for jelly and sauce; yellow orange autumn color; an excellent selection; hardy in INT if from northern grown plants and with winter protection. Grows in hills around Fairbanks but not reliable in valley. |
Limitations |
May be susceptible to sun scald and damage from salt spray; hardiness of root stock important; must be protected from moose browsing. |
Hardiness |
INT, SC, SE (Zone 3) |
Origin |
Temperate zones in the Northern Hemisphere |

