Wickson Crab Apple Tree
$22.95
The Wickson crab apple tree not only produces unique crab apples because of their high sugar content, but is also one of the few apple varieties native to California. Since they are not only very sweet, but also tart, they are great for crabapple jelly as well as hard cider. They bear heavy crops annually in addition to being great pollinators due to their ability to produce large quantities of viable pollen.
General Tree Height/Caliper: Most of our fruit trees (apple, peach, apricot, plum, pear, nectarine, quince, and cherry) are grafted/budded and are 4-6' tall with a caliper/diameter of about 1/4-3/4". Most have more than 5' height and 1/2" diameter. The other trees are seedlings, such as pawpaw, mulberry, persimmon, shade, berry, and flowering trees which range from 18-36" tall.
A rootstock primarily controls a tree's size and how early it bears fruit. Learn more about our specific rootstocks.
Wickson Crab Apple Tree Overview
The Wickson crab apple tree not only produces unique crab apples because of their high sugar content, but is also one of the few apple varieties native to California. It originated in 1944 by Albert Etter and named after Etter’s colleague, Edward J. Wickson. Wickson crabapple has average to good resistance to common apple tree diseases but is susceptible to cedar apple rust. Hardiness zones 5-10
The tree is a heavy producer of 1 ½”- 2” apples with a complex flavor that’s very high in its sugar content. It is a vigorous grower and a cold hardy northern crabapple. The fruit is red colored with white juicy flesh. Firstly, they are known for their intense flavor. They are very sweet and tart. Moreover, if grown in colder climates, the acidic taste comes to the fore. It is good for fresh eating, jelly making, and hard cider.
Wickson apple trees tend to blossom early. So they make for good cross pollinators for a diversity of apple trees because their flowers produce large amounts of pollen. Moreover, Wickson apple trees are quite vigorous and produce heavy crops every year.
Tree Characteristics
- Uses: juice, hard cider, jelly
- Taste: sweet, tart, firm, juicy, very flavored (similar to spicy peach-apple)
- Size: Small
- Color: Yellow color washed with red in fruit color, white in flesh color
- Hardiness Zones: 5 -10
- Disease resistance:
- Scab – susceptible
- Mildew– susceptible
- Fireblight – susceptible
- Cedar apple rust – susceptible
- Harvest period: 4 and 5, late season
- Flowering period: mid-season
- Flowering Group: 2
- Cross pollinates with: Alkmene, Crimson Crisp, Duchess of Oldenburg, Galarina™, Golden Russet, Macoun, Melrose, Newtown Pippin, Nova Spy, Pink Lady, Redfree, Rubinette, Suncrisp, Sweet Sixteen, William’s Pride, Winecrisp, Wolf River.
- Cultivation: This apple tree is not only vigorous but also produces heavy crops every year. It is also a spur-bearer.
- Storage: This tree keeps well in cold storage for two to three weeks after harvesting. Be sure to keep it cooler climates and temperatures, since it will start to rot or become mealy otherwise.
- Ease of care: medium
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Shipping
- Our shipping cost is 15-25% of the order total (depending on the size of the trees and how far the state is from NY) plus our handling fee which includes light pruning, packaging, printing, and quality checks.
- To get an estimate for shipping cost, put your address on the cart page with your desired trees.
- Note: we ship to Hawaii and Alaska however the shipping price is higher.
Warranty
- If your tree doesn’t grow by July 1st or dies in the fall of the first year, please email us with a photo, order number, and description of the issue.
- If the issue is related with the tree itself rather than lack of care, we guarantee to replace it next season or give a full refund.
Refunds and Cancellations
- You can cancel your order to receive a full refund, but please note that cancelling an order after April 1st will result in a partial refund of 75% of the order total.
- We much prefer payments by credit card or PayPal. If you pay by check or cash, then payments for pickup and shipping orders should be received within 30 days of your order, otherwise will be automatically cancelled.
- If due to unforeseen circumstances your ordered tree is no longer available, you can get a full refund or a substitution with another variety.
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