Click here for Apple Care Guide Malus spp. – Hewes Crabapple (Virginia Crabapple) Due to import regulations, we are unable to ship Apples to California. The Hewes Crabapple, also known as the Virginia Crabapple, is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9. It produces small, dark green fruit with white and purplish-red dots. The flavor is crisp, firm, acidic, and astringent. Primarily used for cider, it can also be made into crabapple jelly. Pollination:This variety is a good pollinator for other apple trees that bloom mid-season. History & Characteristics:Discovered in Virginia in 1817, the Hewes Crabapple is a cross between a North American wild crabapple and European varieties. It was a favorite of both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Partly self-fertile. Mature Size:12-16 ft. Storage:Keeps well in cold storage.
