Hyslop Edible Crabapple Tree
Malus x 'Hyslop'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Hyslop Edible Crabapple Tree highlights at a glance!
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones
Edible ornamental fruit will be dripping from your Hyslop Edible Crabapple (Malus x 'Hyslop') is an amazing heirloom for the home orchard! The early spring covers your tree in bountiful blooms of glistening white and fragrant petals! Pollinators galore will flock to this tree!
Once the blooms are done, you’ll enjoy watching the small pinkish-red fruit developing among the green foliage and dense branches. Soon they’ll be hanging heavy with fruit. If you don’t eat them, your wildlife and songbirds will help themselves!
While are true Crabapples, too tart to eat fresh, but you can, these are much better suited for baking, sauces, pies, preserves and for juicing into hard cider! They have some serious pucker-power and certainly will add some oomph to your baked goods!
Planting and Application:
These are lovely edible ornamental landscaping trees with 3 seasons of beauty to offer any sized landscape! Spring blooms, summer foliage, autumn fruit and fall color! Have it all on a modest-sized tree the Birds will roost in.
Plant one to shade your vegetable garden or by seating areas where you can enjoy the blooms and butterflies. Or plant as an anchor near your foundation or as a welcome greeting along your driveway to show off all year for the neighbors.
- Great Fast Growth & Mid-Sized
- Gorgeous White Fragrant Blooms
- Juiced, Baked, Preserves & Cider
- Pollinators & Wildlife Friendly
- Hardy Heirloom Tolerates Urban Conditions
#ProPlantTips for Care:
For the most blooms and fruit, you need to plant these trees in the full sun. Provide at least 6 hours of sunlight a day for best results and prune well to keep an open canopy for air and sun circulation to reach the interior.
- Very Easy Care
- Full Sun
- Consistently Moist, Enriched, Well-Drained Soil
- Mulch For Insulation & Moisture Retention
- Great Pollinator for Other Apples
Rosy tart fruit, the Hyslop Edible Crabapple is an ornamental heirloom apple tree that is perfect for your home orchard or front yard landscaping! Order your dual-purpose edible landscaping at NatureHills.com today before you miss out!