I just wanted to give gratitude/shout out to Fedco for the release of this great little apple. I would rate it an excellent apple for my area (west central MN) with a delicious taste and crisp, juicy texture. The size is very similar to Chestnut Crab and a slightly earlier ripening time, with a mostly red russeted skin and the flavor that is reminiscent of a warm cider. The growth is vigorous but leggy, comparable to my Trailman Crab so not the best looking IMO, but the production and flavor far makes up for this small negative. These apples took top honors alongside my Chestnut Crab so far this season. Can’t wait til next season for even more of them.
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Thanks for the review! I planted this one this year (from Pipsqueak Nursery - I assume they’re a fan if they named their orchard after it) and am looking forward to trying it some day. Little flavorful crabapples are my favorite.
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@roth2000 @Mer Hey! Would either of you have scion you could share this winter? I am very interested in this apple but do not prefer to grow it on B118 that fed offers. Also, I’m wondering what rootstock you have it on and how your overall growing experience has gone? I do not spray my trees and live in VA so hopefully this crab could do well here, thanks!