🍎 Double Red Crabapple
Zones: 3–8 | Height:** 15–25 ft | Spread:** 15–20 ft | Growth Rate:** Medium
Light: Full sun | Soil: Well-drained, adaptable
Fruit Drop Time: September to November
🏞️ Product Description:
The Double Red Crabapple is a striking, large-fruited crabapple variety known for its vibrant color, sweet-tart flavor, and long drop window from early fall through November. Whether you're planting for wildlife attraction or homestead use, this tree delivers dependable fruit and visual appeal season after season.
Its fruit is not only deer-approved, but also edible for you—making fantastic jelly or cider with a beautiful red hue.
🦌 Extended Attraction & Versatility:
With fruit that begins dropping in September and continues into November, Double Red fills an important gap between early and late-season food sources. The sweet, palatable apples are irresistible to whitetails, turkeys, and upland birds, making it a smart addition to orchards, food plots, or property edges.
🌳 Why Grow Double Red?
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Large, deep red fruit—eye-catching and flavorful
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Great for wildlife and homemade jelly
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Long drop window supports attraction across multiple hunting phases
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Beautiful spring blossoms for pollinators and aesthetics
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Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of soils
🛠️ Planting Tips:
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Plant in full sun for best fruit development
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Space 20–25 ft apart in wildlife orchards or screening rows
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Use a Tree Survival Kit to boost early success and protection
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Water during dry spells the first season to ensure strong rooting
🌿 Summary:
The Double Red Crabapple is the perfect blend of beauty, utility, and wildlife value. With its bold fruit, long drop period, and dual-use potential, this tree is a go-to for landowners who want attractive habitat and early-to-mid season draw.
Vibrant color. Big fruit. Big attraction.
