Item Number: FT320
Dolgo Crabapple Tree
Bright blossoms, tangy fruit.
Dolgo Crabapple trees are a versatile and ornamental addition to any garden, producing small, tangy fruit and a stunning display of white blossoms in spring. The bright red, tart apples are perfect for making preserves, jellies, and cider, adding bold flavor to your recipes. This hardy tree thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring moderate chill hours and performing well in a variety of climates. In addition to its edible fruit, Dolgo Crabapple provides year-round interest, with vibrant blossoms, attractive foliage, and excellent resistance to common diseases. Whether planted for its fruit or as a pollinator for other apple varieties, Dolgo Crabapple is a standout choice for both beauty and utility.
- Standard apple rootstock (full-sized)
- Zones: 3-9
- Chill Hours: 400-600
- Bloom Time: Early Spring
- Harvest: Late August - Early September
Looks: A picturesque tree with delicate white flowers in spring that give way to small, oblong, bright red fruits. Its attractive green foliage turns a stunning yellow in fall, adding seasonal beauty to any landscape.
Personality: Renowned for its tart and tangy flavor, the Dolgo Crabapple is versatile—perfect for making jelly, cider, or adding a zesty kick to recipes. Its fruits are small but packed with intense flavor, and they’re also excellent for attracting wildlife.
Facts of Note: The Dolgo Crabapple is hardy and highly adaptable, thriving in a wide range of climates, even in the coldest regions. The fruit is exceptionally high in pectin, making it a favorite for preserving. Introduced from Siberia in the late 1800s, it has become a cherished variety for both its ornamental beauty and practical uses.
Pollination: Self-fruitful but will enhance pollination for nearby apple trees.
Whether for its gorgeous blooms, vibrant fruits, or multi-purpose harvest, the Dolgo Crabapple is a charming addition to home orchards and wildlife-friendly gardens.
(Malus 'Dolgo'): A long-time favorite all-purpose crabapple variety, this tree bears its heritage from Russia, having been imported in the late 19th century. Revered for its enduring appeal and versatility, the Dolgo Crabapple Tree boasts a robust profile with an upright, open growth habit that reaches dimensions of up to 30 by 25 feet.
The Dolgo Crabapple Tree is distinguished by its abundant and striking features. Sprouting large, fragrant white flowers, it offers an aesthetic flourish during its blooming phase. Beyond its ornamental charm, the tree produces distinctive 1 1/2-inch oval-shaped red fruits that are not only visually pleasing but also serve as a foundation for delectable, bright red jelly.
Embodying resilience, the Dolgo Crabapple Tree exhibits an innate resistance to common ailments including scab, rust, mildew, and fire blight, which ensures its longevity and vitality. Boasting a self-sufficient nature, the tree requires approximately 500 chilling hours to thrive, making it a hardy contender for various climates.
Moreover, its self-fruitfulness renders it a valuable pollenizer for many commercial apple varieties, a feature that underscores its broader ecological significance. Overall, the Dolgo Crabapple Tree stands as a testament to horticultural history and enduring botanical excellence, embodying both aesthetic allure and functional utility.
USDA hardiness zones: 3 - 9.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Cannot ship to the following states: HI, AK, PR, GU, VI
Shipping Weight: 5.0 lb
Dimensions: 47.5"L x 7.3"W x 2.75"H
Features
Features
- Bare Root
- Container Compatible
- Flavor Pick
- Self-fruitful
- Suited to Warmer Climates
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee
* Claim deadline is June 15th
We guarantee that your dormant tree or plant will arrive in good, viable condition. If your tree arrives in substandard condition, notify us within 3 days of delivery. Please email pictures of the box, inside packaging, the tree and its roots to helpdesk@groworganic.com. We will investigate your claim and process a request to exchange or refund the damaged product.
If your dormant tree or plant has not grown new leaves by June 15th, you may be eligible for our Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee. This guarantee provides for a store credit for the purchase price of the tree, excluding shipping. Please see the Instructions below.
Important Dates:
- April 1st Dormant trees/plants must be planted in the ground
- May 15th Perform scratch test, if no new leaves have grown
- June 15th Deadline to apply for a dormant tree/plant credit
All required documentation must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. Claims or documentation received after June 15th will be denied, without exception. Instructions listed below
Terms and Conditions
We cannot guarantee that your tree or plant will remain alive and healthy after it is received, or bear fruit as there are too many variables in your environment that are beyond our control (i.e. soil preparation, weed and pest control, proper irrigation, chill hours, compatible hardiness for your growing zone, proper choice of pollinator, extreme weather, rodent damage, disease, etc.).
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide a replacement tree/plant of the same species either that same growing season or in future years. Customers are responsible for all shipping fees associated with replacement trees and plants.
If we determine that the tree you purchased directly from us is not viable, we will issue you a store credit (not a refund) for the purchase price of the affected dormant tree or plant. Shipping is not included in the dormant tree/plant guarantee. Store credits can be used to purchase any product we sell and are valid for use only until July 1st of the following year.
Historically, 98% of our dormant trees and plants grow and thrive when they have been cared for and planted using our growing guides. Dormant trees and plants must be planted in the ground by April 1st in order to be eligible for credit. If the ground in your area is still frozen solid, you may temporarily plant your tree or plant in a pot.
Potted, non-dormant trees or plants are excluded from this guarantee as they are not dormant at the time of shipment. Evergreen trees such as citrus, avocado and olive trees are not available for credit under the Dormant Tree and Plant Guarantee.
Instructions
We guarantee that your dormant fruit tree or plant will leaf out, if you care for it according to our growing guides. In the unlikely event that your dormant tree or plant does not have leaves by May 15th, follow these simple steps to apply for a store credit:
Before you call or email, please perform a “scratch test” to determine if the tree or plant is still alive. This video shows how to check for live tissue under the bark. Scratch tests need to be done a few inches above and below the graft.
Green Cambium Layer / Living Trees
If the cambium layer under the bark is green, give your tree a little more time. It is still alive, but hasn’t come out of dormancy yet. Check to make sure that it is getting the right amount of deep root water, enough sunlight and that the weather is warm enough for that type of tree/plant to come out of dormancy. Every tree has its own personality and will come out of dormancy at different times. Be sure to submit the required documentation listed below by June 15th, if it doesn’t grow leaves.
Brown Cambium Layer / Dead Trees
If the scratch test shows a brown cambium layer or if your dormant tree/plant doesn’t have leaves by June 1st, please email us at helpdesk@groworganic.com. All required documentation listed below must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. To be considered for the guarantee claim, all required documentation must be received by June 15th. Incomplete submissions will be denied.
Required Documentation
- Order number
- Name of dormant tree/plant and the quantity affected
- Photos of each tree or plant showing:
- The roots (tree or plant must be pulled out of the ground)
- The scratch test areas
- The entire tree/plant
We reserve the right to not issue credit for items that have already been replaced. We also reserve the right to require photographic evidence that the tree/plant was not killed by root rot, rodent or mechanical damage.
