Centennial Crab crab-apple
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A large-fruited cold-hardy crab-apple developed by the University of Minnesota. Can also be eaten fresh.
USDA identification images for Centennial Crab
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Parents and other ancestors of this variety
- Chestnut Crab (parent)
- Dolgo (parent)
Visitor reviews
- 08 Dec 2016 KirkIA, AustraliaDelicious eating apple, on par with any decent dessert apple. Cute little 1.5-2" mini apples. Kids seem to love them.
Tree register
United States
- Dan Vorhis in FREELAND, WA
- Jessica Klein in Maple Valley, WASHINGTON
- Mark in Lopez Island, WA
- Michael Dryfoos in EDGEWOOD, WA
- Peter in Johnson City, TN
- Rory Mcgregor in Mapleton,, MN
- Terry Graham in Tumwater, WA
- Trevor Roth in Erhard, MINNESOTA
Origins
- Species: Malus species - Crab-apple
- Parentage: Malus Dolgo x Chestnut
- Originates from: United States
- Introduced: 1957
- Developed by: University of Minnesota
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Fruit colour: Orange / Red
- Flower colour: Pink - light
- Leaf colour: Green
- Flowering month: April
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Leaf colour - autumn: Green
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Leaf colour - young: Green
- Flesh colour: Cream
- Fruit size: Large
- Developer: University of Minnesota
Using
- Picking season: Mid
- Keeping (of fruit): 2-3 weeks
- Flavour quality: Very good
- Cooking result: Puree
- Juice style: Sharper
- Cropping: Heavy
- Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Food uses: Culinary
- Picking month: September
- Wildlife: Attractive to birds
- Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators
Growing
- Gardening skill: Beginner
- Flowering group: 3
- Pollinating others: Good
- Vigour: Weak growing
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 3 (-40C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
- Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
- Summer average maximum temperatures: Cold (< 20C / 67F)
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Good
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Very resistant
- Fire blight: Some resistance
Where to buy trees
The following tree nurseries offer Centennial Crab crab-apple trees for sale:
- Orange Pippin Fruit Trees (USA) United States
Centennial Crab crab-apple trees
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Centennial Crab:
United States
Minnesota
- Sweetland Orchard, Webster