🍎 Kerr Crabapple
Zones: 3–8 | Height: 15–20 ft | Spread: 12–18 ft | Growth Rate: Medium
Light: Full sun | Soil: Well-drained, adaptable
Fruit Drop Time: Late fall into winter
🌸 A Late-Season Beacon for Wildlife and Pollinators
The Kerr Crabapple is a small-fruited variety that punches well above its weight when it comes to ecological value. While the fruit may be tiny, the impact is huge—small-fruited crabapples typically produce more blossoms, attracting a wide array of pollinators and beneficial insects to your property each spring.
As the season progresses, the fruit can persists well into winter, offering a critical survival food for game birds, deer, and other wildlife when other resources are scarce. This extended drop window makes it a go-to selection for late-season attraction.
🦌 Why Landowners Love Kerr Crabapple:
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Dense blooms support pollinators & local ecosystems
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Excellent late-season food source for deer and birds
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Fruit holds on the tree deep into winter
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Compact size makes it ideal for smaller clearings or understory planting
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Low maintenance and highly adaptable
🌱 Ecological Bonus:
The flower-heavy nature of Kerr Crab helps boost pollination for nearby fruit trees—making it a smart addition to orchards or wildlife-friendly food plot layouts.
🐾 Summary:
If you're looking to attract both wildlife and pollinators, extend your fruit drop window, and diversify your habitat, the Kerr Crabapple is a small tree with big benefits. Tough, dependable, and loaded with ecological value, it’s a must-have for any well-rounded habitat plan.
