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Hewes Crabapple Tree

Malus x 'Hewes'
$12913 $16991
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Plant Highlights

Hewes Crabapple Tree highlights at a glance!

Plant Highlights

  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Malus x 'Hewes'
  • Growing Zones
    5-9
  • Mature Height
    12 - 15 feet
  • Mature Spread
    12 - 15 feet
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Moisture
    Medium
  • Soil
    Well Drained
  • Growth Rate
    Medium
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pollinator Required
    No
  • Fragrant
    Yes
  • Pruning Time
    Late Winter
  • Bloom Period
    Early Spring, Late Spring
  • Harvest Time
    Mid Season

Grow living history with heirloom Hewes Crabapple (Malus augustafolia 'Hewes') tree for home-pressed cider. This esteemed selection was introduced in the 1700's; and produces well-balanced, full-bodied cider with a bold, spiced floral flavor that features notes of cinnamon.

Late season harvest of small, rounded fruit features matte red streaks on a green background. Happily, Hewes crabapples are hard to bruise and thus tend to remain rot-free through harvest.

Planting and Application:

Hewes crabapple juice must separates cleanly and runs clear when pressed during cider production. Imagine hand-crafting the same style of bitter-sharp cider enjoyed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson!

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  • Hewes VirginiaCrabapple trees are vigorous, hardy and healthy. Each spring, the tree is covered in pretty white blooms making it suitable as a hard-working Edible Landscape selection.
  • Known as a biennial, alternate producer Hewes Crabapple bears heavily every other year. Like the other fine things in life...you'll want to savor the bright, valuable flavor of niche Hewes cider as it's available.
  • Mix with other cider apples to add hearty mouthfeel and a distinctive zippy finish; or use Hewes in an exclusive crush the way President Washington preferred it!
  • Like Dolgo Crabapple, Hewes is also a good pollinator partner for early to mid-season blooming Apple trees. Pair with Newtown Pippin, Honeycrisp or GoldRush Apple trees from NatureHills.com.
  • Hewes is called the most famous Southern Crabapple for a good reason. You may hear it called by its other nicknames, including: Virginia Crab, Hewe's Crab and even alternate spellings like Hugh's Crab.

#ProPlantTips for Care: 

Plant in full sun with at least six hours of sunlight a day. Select a planting site with well-drained soil and good air circulation; adding symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole to provide life-long support of the tiny feeder roots.

  • It's best to supply consistent water to Hewes Crabapple trees during fruit development. Poke your finger into the soil up to the second knuckle near the base of your tree and apply water when it starts to get dry.
  • Read NatureHills.com Garden Blog for tips on how to prune your fruit trees. Prune in late winter to establish the framework of structural branches; prune to control size in summer if you plan to maintain smaller fruiting trees.
  • Apply a three-inch layer of mulch around the trunk, pulling it back away from directly touching the stems. Add high-quality fertilizer in early spring; applying according to the label directions.
Hewes Crabapple Tree
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Hewes Crabapple Tree

$12913 $16991

Grow living history with heirloom Hewes Crabapple (Malus augustafolia 'Hewes') tree for home-pressed cider. This esteemed selection was introduced in the 1700's; and produces well-balanced, full-bodied cider with a bold, spiced floral flavor that features notes of cinnamon.

Late season harvest of small, rounded fruit features matte red streaks on a green background. Happily, Hewes crabapples are hard to bruise and thus tend to remain rot-free through harvest.

Planting and Application:

Hewes crabapple juice must separates cleanly and runs clear when pressed during cider production. Imagine hand-crafting the same style of bitter-sharp cider enjoyed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson!

    '
  • Hewes VirginiaCrabapple trees are vigorous, hardy and healthy. Each spring, the tree is covered in pretty white blooms making it suitable as a hard-working Edible Landscape selection.
  • Known as a biennial, alternate producer Hewes Crabapple bears heavily every other year. Like the other fine things in life...you'll want to savor the bright, valuable flavor of niche Hewes cider as it's available.
  • Mix with other cider apples to add hearty mouthfeel and a distinctive zippy finish; or use Hewes in an exclusive crush the way President Washington preferred it!
  • Like Dolgo Crabapple, Hewes is also a good pollinator partner for early to mid-season blooming Apple trees. Pair with Newtown Pippin, Honeycrisp or GoldRush Apple trees from NatureHills.com.
  • Hewes is called the most famous Southern Crabapple for a good reason. You may hear it called by its other nicknames, including: Virginia Crab, Hewe's Crab and even alternate spellings like Hugh's Crab.

#ProPlantTips for Care: 

Plant in full sun with at least six hours of sunlight a day. Select a planting site with well-drained soil and good air circulation; adding symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole to provide life-long support of the tiny feeder roots.

  • It's best to supply consistent water to Hewes Crabapple trees during fruit development. Poke your finger into the soil up to the second knuckle near the base of your tree and apply water when it starts to get dry.
  • Read NatureHills.com Garden Blog for tips on how to prune your fruit trees. Prune in late winter to establish the framework of structural branches; prune to control size in summer if you plan to maintain smaller fruiting trees.
  • Apply a three-inch layer of mulch around the trunk, pulling it back away from directly touching the stems. Add high-quality fertilizer in early spring; applying according to the label directions.

Plant Size

  • 4-5 Feet Bareroot Semi-Dwarf Height
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