Fruit tree comparisons
| Crab apple trees Elk River | |
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| Elk River features large fragrant pink single flowers followed by small bright green crab-apples. | |
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Growing
| Crab apple trees Elk River | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 5 |
| Pollinating others | Poor |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates |
Using
| Crab apple trees Elk River | |
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| Picking season | Very late |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Hard cider Edible fruits |
Problems
| Crab apple trees Elk River | |
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| Disease resistance | Average |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Very susceptible |
| Fire blight | Very susceptible |
Identification
| Crab apple trees Elk River | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Flowering month | May June |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light |
| Fruit colour | Green |