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Harry Baker crab-apple

Harry Baker
Malus Harry Baker is a popular crab-apple with intense dark-pink blossom and marroon fruits.

Harry Baker crab-apple identification images

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  • Harry Baker
  • Harry Baker

USDA identification images for Harry Baker

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.

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    United Kingdom

    Origins

    • Species: Malus species - Crab-apple
    • Originates from: United Kingdom
    • Developed by: Reads Nursery

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom
    • Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
    • Fruit colour: Red
    • Flower colour: Crimson
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Popularity: Best sellers
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Leaf colour - young: Light copper
    • Fruit size: Average

    Using

    • Picking season: Late
    • Keeping (of fruit): 2-3 weeks
    • Flavour quality: Very good
    • Cropping: Good
    • Fruit persistence: Ripens over a period
    • Food uses: Culinary
    • Picking month: September
    • Picking month: October
    • Picking period: early October
    • Food uses (ornamental plants): Jam / Jelly

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Average
    • Flowering group: 4
    • Pollinating others: Good
    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Vigour: Slightly small
    • Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
    • Organic culture: Suitable
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Attractive features: Attractive fruit
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
    • 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

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Harry Baker crab-apple trees for sale:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

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