USDA Certified Organic
Hewes Virginia Crab apple trees have a reddish yellow skin dotted with white specks. Translucent, yellow flesh with strong musky flavor. Hewes Virginia Crab apples often has a bright apple flavor with banana, pear & butterscotch notes when pressed for cider. Full bodied with white wine intensity and a nice soft astringent finish. Great varietal for acid addition to a blend. Hewes Virginia Crab apple trees make a highly-flavored dry cider. Productive tree, good pollinizer. Please see below for further information on our organic Hewes Virginia Crab apple trees for sale.
Considerations for Hewes Virginia Crab
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Cider, Cooking / Sauces, Strictly Hard Cider
Harvest Period: Midseason
Bloom Period: Midseason
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: Virginia 1817
Storage: 1 Month
Disease Resistance: Good
Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)
Years to Bear: 2-4 years
Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.
Mature Size: 12-16 ft.
Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.