Red-fleshed crab that adds aromatics and a beautiful red hue to cider blends. Taste is reminiscent of rhubarb, and is suitable for cooking as well. As it is a low sugar / high acid juice, it is best blended with another high sugar variety for cider. Trees produce vigorously, showing resistance to scab.
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 4
Recommended Use: cider, cooking
Ripens: mid-September
Pollination: Requires a pollinator
Height including roots: 100-200 cm one-year tree
To Order for Fall 2020: orders for fall shipping or pick-up can be placed September to October for planting this year in early November, as weather permits. We sell only apples and pears bareroot in the fall, as they are most winter hardy. Everything else (as well as apple and pear) is available in spring. If you wish to place an order containing spring sale items, please email us to reserve them, or wait until December to order for the spring.
To Order for Spring 2021: orders for spring shipping or pick-up can be placed as early as December. If you wish to reserve anything before that time or have any questions, please email us: sales@silvercreeknursery.ca