Dolgo Crab Apple vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Dolgo Crab Apple vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Malus x Dolgo

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Ironwood Tree
Dolgo Crab Apple

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

Dolgo Crab Apple is one of the hardiest species of crab apple.

This fruit tree accent tree combination is commonly used in urban landscapes.

Dolgo Crab Apple produces clusters of white flowers before its deep green foliage emerges. Its small apple-like fruit is great for jams and jellies.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Dolgo Crab Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: white
Fruit: small apples
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: dolgo apple