Clark’s Crab Apple Tree – Malus domestica Live Bare Root | 2–3 Feet Tall | Dwarf Rootstock | Sweet-Tart Crabapple Tree

Add a unique and productive apple variety to your orchard with this Clark’s Crab Apple Tree, a grafted fruit tree approximately 2–3 feet tall grown on dwarfing rootstock for manageable size and strong fruit production.

Originally developed by Clark DeLisle in Northeast Kansas, this variety was selected from experimental plantings grown from seeds of Michigan wild apples. Clark’s Crab produces beautiful yellow and red apples up to 2 inches in size with a sweet-tart, candy-like flavor.

These versatile apples are excellent for fresh eating, jelly, cider, wildlife plantings, and ornamental landscaping. The tree produces heavy late-season harvests, making it a valuable addition to home orchards and edible landscapes.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Clark’s Crab apple tree
✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet tall
✔️ Bare-root grafted fruit tree
✔️ Grafted onto dwarfing rootstock
✔️ Field-grown tree with strong root system

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Clark’s Crab Apple
Botanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Clark’s Crab’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted bare-root tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; regular watering during establishment
Mature Height: Smaller size due to dwarf rootstock
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–8
Bloom Period: Mid-season
Pollination: Not self-fertile; requires another apple variety nearby
Harvest Season: Late season (around November)

💡 Care Tip:
Before planting, soak bare roots in water for several hours. Plant in full sun and ensure the graft union remains above soil level. Apply mulch around the base to help conserve soil moisture.