Overview & Description

The Dolgo Crabapple (Malus baccata ‘Dolgo’) masterfully blends ornamental charm with practical fruit production, offering the best of both worlds for home gardeners. This exceptionally hardy variety bursts forth each spring with clouds of fragrant white blossoms that attract pollinators, followed by abundant 1.5-inch vibrant red fruits perfect for creating delicious jams and jellies while adding striking visual interest to landscapes.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a vigorous, rounded, and spreading growth habit. It forms a handsome ornamental and fruiting tree, typically reaching a mature size of about 30 to 40 feet in both height and spread.

Additional Notes

Deciduous with green summer foliage, showy white spring blooms, and abundant bright red late-summer fruit. Exceptionally hardy and adaptable to various well-drained soils, it is self-fruitful requiring no pollinator. Low-maintenance with minimal pruning needed. An outstanding choice for edible landscapes, cottage gardens, wildlife habitats, or northern climates where beauty, bounty, and resilience are desired with minimal care.