Hewes Crab apple

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A popular crab-apple, also widely known as Virginia Crab, and producing a high-quality cider juice.

Last updated 14 Apr 2012.

Summary

Species: Malus domestica
Origin: Virginia, United States
Introduced: 18th century
Orange Pippin Cultivar ID: 200200

Using

Good for cooking
Good for juice
Good for hard cider
Flavour quality: Very good
Ripening period: Late season
Use / keeping: 1-2 months

Growing

Cropping: Good
Flowering group: 3
Fertility: Self-sterile
Good pollinator: Yes
Biennial tendency
Attractive blossom

Climate

Suitable for warm climates
Suitable for temperate climates

Hewes Crab identification photos from website visitors

Hewes Crab

Copyright: Mike, Glen Rock, PA

Hewes Virginia crab

Copyright: ML

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The following Hewes Crab trees have been registered - click the name to view more details of each tree.

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United States

Dan Spratlen in CAMANO ISLAND, WASHINGTON / USA
Jeff Griffith in READING, PA
Marshall Robert Crosby in SUGAR GROVE, North Carolina
Mike in GLEN ROCK, PA

Latest Spring blossom records for this variety

2012 season

8th April 2012 - tree owned by Mike in GLEN ROCK, United States
5th April 2012 - tree owned by Jeff in READING, United States

2011 season

7th April 2011 - tree owned by Mike in GLEN ROCK, United States

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