{"product_id":"adirondack-crabapple","title":"Adirondack Crabapple","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOne of the Most Disease-Resistant Crabapples You Can Plant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdirondack Crabapple (\u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Adirondack') is a celebrated U.S. National Arboretum introduction renowned for two things: an exceptionally tidy, upright vase-shaped habit, and some of the best disease resistance of any crabapple on the market. Deep red flower buds open to a profusion of crisp white blossoms in mid-spring, followed by bright orange-red fruit that clings through fall and winter for the birds. Hardy to zone 3 and remarkably low-maintenance, it stays clean and handsome where older crabs struggle. Whether you're planting an upright specimen in Edina, a boulevard tree in St. Paul, or a bulletproof flowering tree in Woodbury, Adirondack is about as foolproof as a crabapple gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdirondack Crabapple Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Adirondack'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdirondack Crabapple, Flowering Crabapple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–18 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 feet — tidy upright vase shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours) — essential for the best flowering and fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Tolerant of dry spells once established; appreciates consistent moisture while young.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — very hardy across the metro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly adaptable. Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam, urban soil, and road salt.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed buds opening to abundant white flowers in mid-spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright orange-red persistent fruit — ornamental and good for birds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — clean green leaves turning yellow in fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent — one of the most disease-resistant crabapples available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate — protect young trees in high-pressure yards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdirondack Crabapple Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpright Specimen and Boulevard Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow, upright vase shape (8–12 feet wide) fits boulevards and tighter yards better than a spreading crab, while still delivering a full flowering display. It's a refined specimen for a front lawn or street-side spot in Edina or St. Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealthiest, Lowest-Fuss Crabapple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisease resistance is Adirondack's claim to fame — it shrugs off the apple scab and leaf diseases that defoliate older crabs by midsummer, so it stays clean and attractive through Minnesota's humid weather with virtually no spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour-Season Interest and Bird Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed buds, white flowers, summer foliage, and bright orange-red fruit that persists into winter give this tree a long season of interest — and the fruit feeds cedar waxwings, robins, and finches when food is scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Adirondack Crabapple in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrabapples are deciduous, so you have two good planting windows in the Twin Cities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May)\u003c\/strong\u003e, once the ground has thawed, is excellent — the tree gets the full growing season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall (September–mid-October)\u003c\/strong\u003e also works well. Plant at least six weeks before the ground freezes so roots can settle in. Avoid mid-summer planting when heat stress is highest, and never plant into frozen ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Adirondack Crabapple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — the hole should be 2–3 times the root ball width but only as deep as the ball itself. In heavy clay, dig even wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck drainage — if water pools in the hole, break through clay hardpan or mound-plant slightly to keep roots out of standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with the native soil mixed with 20–30% compost. Don't create a pure-compost \"container\" in clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the tree so the top of the root ball sits at or just above grade. Allow room for the 8–12 foot mature spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a 3–4 inch water basin around the root zone to direct water to the roots; flatten it before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept 2 inches from the trunk, and wrap the young trunk to deter rabbits and deer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Adirondack Crabapple in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water every 1–2 days, deep and slow. Month 1–2: every 3–4 days. Month 3 through fall: every 5–7 days during active growth, less when rainfall is adequate. Stop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes in late October so the tree can harden off for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Adirondack Crabapple is fairly tough and drought-tolerant, needing supplemental water mainly during extended dry spells (2+ weeks with no rain). Water deeply to 6–8 inches every 7–14 days during drought, and let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Adirondack Crabapple survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it's hardy to about -40°F and well adapted to the Twin Cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow disease-resistant is it really?\u003c\/strong\u003e Among the very best — Adirondack was bred at the U.S. National Arboretum specifically for resistance to apple scab, fire blight, and other crabapple diseases, so it stays clean with little or no spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow wide does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e A relatively narrow 8–12 feet at 15–18 feet tall, with an upright vase shape that suits boulevards and tighter yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it pollinate my apple tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — like other flowering crabs, it's an excellent pollinator for eating apples that bloom at the same time, such as Honeycrisp and Haralson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrairiefire Crabapple\u003c\/strong\u003e — a disease-resistant crab with deep pink-red flowers and dark fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Snow Crabapple\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fruitless white-flowered crab for a mess-free lawn specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby Dayze Crabapple\u003c\/strong\u003e — a ruby-pink crab with bronze-purple foliage and dark-red fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoneycrisp Apple\u003c\/strong\u003e — Minnesota's famous eating apple, pollinated well by flowering crabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Adirondack Crabapple Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdirondack is a narrow, upright flowering tree (8–12 feet wide) usually planted as a single specimen on a front lawn or near an entry. Give one tree 10–12 feet of clearance from buildings and other trees. For a matched boulevard or driveway row, space trees 15–18 feet apart so each keeps its tidy vase shape. For a spring-blooming grove, plant in a group of 3 spaced 12–15 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdirondack Crabapple Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red buds open to a heavy flush of crisp white flowers in mid-spring, drawing bees and pollinating nearby apples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, disease-resistant green foliage holds up through humid weather while small fruit colors up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn yellow and bright orange-red fruit ripens and begins to persist on the branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit clings well into winter, feeding cedar waxwings, robins, and finches and adding color against the snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Four-Season Interest   ✔ Salt-Tolerant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant (once established)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prairiefire-crabapple\"\u003ePrairiefire Crabapple\u003c\/a\u003e — a disease-resistant crab with deep pink-red flowers for a longer bloom show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spring-snow-crabapple\"\u003eSpring Snow Crabapple\u003c\/a\u003e — a fruitless white-flowered crab for a mess-free companion specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-dayze-crabapple\"\u003eRuby Dayze Crabapple\u003c\/a\u003e — bronze-purple foliage and dark-red fruit for contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/royal-raindrops-crabapple\"\u003eRoyal Raindrops Crabapple\u003c\/a\u003e — cutleaf purple foliage and magenta flowers to extend the crabapple theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Adirondack Crabapple Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdirondack thrives in full sun with room for a narrow 8–12 foot canopy, tolerates clay, urban soil, and road salt, and stays cleaner than almost any other crab through Minnesota's humid summers. Not a fit if your spot is shaded, stays wet, or sits in a high deer-pressure yard without trunk protection — deer browse young crabs, so cage or wrap the trunk for the first few winters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"1.75\"BB","offer_id":54260815855921,"sku":"GT-T2423","price":356.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"BB","offer_id":54260815888689,"sku":"GT-T2424","price":370.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/adirondack-crabapple.jpg?v=1779426696","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/adirondack-crabapple","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}