Adirondack Crabapple

Name: Adirondack Crabapple Tree
Brand: Grasshopper Gardens
SKU: ACT-11223
Price: 149.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (18 reviews)

White Spring Blooms
Narrow Upright Form
Red-Orange Fruit

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Adirondack Crabapple

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Adirondack Crabapple

Adirondack Crabapple is a narrow, upright ornamental tree valued for white spring flowers, glossy green foliage, and bright red-orange crabapples. Its compact form makes it a strong choice for entryways, small lawns, courtyard gardens, and vertical accents where seasonal beauty matters.

Why choose Adirondack Crabapple?

Choose Adirondack Crabapple for a polished flowering tree that delivers spring bloom, tidy structure, and colorful fruit without overwhelming the landscape. Pinkish-red buds open to clean white flowers, followed by small red-orange fruits that add late-season interest and attract birds. Its upright form fits beautifully into narrow planting spaces, making it useful near patios, walkways, foundation corners, and mixed ornamental beds.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Malus ‘Adirondack’
Common Name: Adirondack Crabapple
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Growth Habit: Upright, narrow, densely branched

Adirondack Crabapple Additional Information

Adirondack Crabapple brings multiple seasons of interest to the landscape. In spring, clusters of pinkish-red buds open into abundant white blossoms, creating a bright floral display that supports visiting pollinators. The foliage emerges fresh green and remains attractive through the growing season, helping the tree maintain a clean, refined appearance after bloom.

By late summer into fall, small red-orange crabapples develop and often persist into colder weather, adding ornamental color after the leaves drop and offering food for birds. This crabapple works well as a specimen tree, paired accent, small-space flowering tree, or vertical feature in mixed borders. Prune lightly as needed to remove crossing, damaged, or crowded branches, ideally while dormant. Like other crabapples, it benefits from good air circulation, full sun, and well-drained soil.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Adirondack Crabapple in full sun with well-drained soil. Dig a wide planting hole, keep the root flare visible at the soil surface, and avoid burying any graft union below grade.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the first growing season. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in hot weather or fast-draining soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter to shape lightly, remove suckers, and improve airflow through crowded branches. Limit heavy pruning so the naturally upright form remains balanced.

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FAQs

How large does Adirondack Crabapple get?
Adirondack Crabapple typically matures around 15 to 18 feet tall with a narrower spread of about 10 to 12 feet, making it well suited to smaller landscapes.
Does Adirondack Crabapple need full sun?
Yes. Full sun encourages the best flower production, fruit color, and overall canopy density. Aim for at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
When does Adirondack Crabapple bloom?
It blooms in spring, with pinkish-red buds opening into white flowers. Bloom timing varies by local weather, but it is generally a mid-spring ornamental highlight.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Small: Up to 15 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate, Slow
Botanical Name	Malus 'Adirondack'
Bloom Time	Late Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Malus
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#10 Container, #15 Container, #5 Container, #7 Container

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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