Kerr Apple Crab vs Antonovka Apple - TreeTime.ca

Kerr Apple Crab vs Antonovka Apple

Malus pumila var. Antonovka (Malus domestica)

Malus x Kerr

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Antonovka Apple
Kerr Apple Crab

Originally created in Russia, this apple tree is incredibly cold hardy and commonly used as a root stock for other apple breeds.

Cross pollination is required with another apple or crabapple tree in order for fruit to be produced. Generally, fruit production does not occur until the tree has reached 5-7 years of age.

Its fruit are yellow/green, low sugar, late fruiting and great for pies and cider.

Note: Unfortunately this difficult to grow species is not currently scheduled to grow at TreeTime.ca. Perhaps try purchasing seed from SeedTime.ca and growing your own? Or sign up for a restock notification above.

Kerr Apple Crab is a cross between Dolgo and Haralson that originated in Manitoba. This hardy variety is so tasty that it is often compared to Golden Delicious. Kerr Apples keep well and are good for fresh eating, cooking, and juicing. As an ornamental, this tree blooms in mid-May with clusters of white flowers born from pink buds.

For fruit production, cross-pollination is required. Apples need to be planted with another Apple or Crab Apple variety.

Note: We do not ship grafted apples to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Antonovka Apple Quick Facts

Kerr Apple Crab Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: white
Flowers: clusters of white flowers bloom from pink buds
Fruit: yellow-green apples with tart flavour
Fruit: medium sized apples with red skin and yellow flesh, firm, crisp, juicy sweet but a pleasant acid to taste
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no