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CenterField is a 2” apple crab with a great taste originating out of one of the coldest places east of the Mississippi in the Tug Hill area of NewYork. The vigor of this tree is exceptional, and its annual fruit production makes it an ideal choice for colder climates. The apples are dropping freely from this tree in late October and through November in this climate, whereas it is a typical October-early November tree in my location in central Pennsylvania. They say timing is everything, and that’s what this tree does; it hits me at the perfect time when I’m spending most of my time in a tree. The Centerfield apple crab is free of all debilitating diseases in both areas, here in the Northeast. Plenty of apple cedar rust and Frieblight surround the original tree, and it remains clean. The taste is good, which is probably why most deer hit this tree first. CenterField apple crab has experienced ambient temperatures as low as -40 degrees many times, making it suitable for plant hardiness zones 3a-7. This crab will reach a mature height of 25+.
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CENTERFIELD CRAB
CenterField is a 2” apple crab with a great taste originating out of one of the coldest places east of the Mississippi in the Tug Hill area of NewYork. The vigor of this tree is exceptional, and its annual fruit production makes it an ideal choice for colder climates. The apples are dropping freely from this tree in late October and through November in this climate, whereas it is a typical October-early November tree in my location in central Pennsylvania.
They say timing is everything, and that’s what this tree does; it hits me at the perfect time when I’m spending most of my time in a tree. The Centerfield apple crab is free of all debilitating diseases in both areas, here in the Northeast. Plenty of apple cedar rust and Frieblight surround the original tree, and it remains clean. The taste is good, which is probably why most deer hit this tree first. CenterField apple crab has experienced ambient temperatures as low as -40 degrees many times, making it suitable for plant hardiness zones 3a-7. This crab will reach a mature height of 25+.
The CenterField Apple Crab is made by using plant tissue from the original tree and attaching it to the new roots. This essentially provides you with an identical tree to the one depicted in the picture and description.
TREE SIZE
2-yr 4-6′ (5/8” dia.) These two-year-old trees will have an extensive root system and can have multiple branches with a diameter of 5/8” or greater. We will be pruning the trees back to a shipping height of 66” with the roots. Our largest box is 66″x 14″x 15″ and will hold 15 of the 2-year trees. Free local pick-up is available in the surrounding states of Pennsylvania.
2-yr 4-6′ (select): These two old trees will be the largest available. They will be feathered and have our greatest diameter towards that 3/4”. We will prune the trees back to a shipping height of 66″ with the roots, as our largest box is 66 “x 14″ x 15” and will hold 14 select two-year-old trees. Free local pick-up is available in the surrounding states of Pennsylvania.
ROOTSTOCK FOR CENTERFIELD
This grafted tree is attached to a standard, cold-hardy, vigorous rootstock suitable for planting in zone 3a. This rootstock is an excellent choice for wildlife trees because it produces a full-size 25′ to 30′ tree. Producing a full-size tree for wildlife means much more fruit on a given tree. A full-size root also extends the life of your tree, as it does not restrict the growth.
This rootstock develops deep roots, making it exceptionally well anchored. Therefore, it is also highly drought-tolerant. These roots penetrate well into the subsoil, pulling up lost nutrients. Therefore, this rootstock is an excellent choice for all-around wildlife plantings.
POLLINATION FOR CENTERFIELD APPLE CRAB
Plant at least one apple, apple crab, or crabapple variety near each other for pollination. Grams Gift crabapple, which blooms for a very long period, makes an excellent pollinator for apples and crabapples. If you’re planting in plant hardiness zones 3 or 4, use Big Dog as a pollination partner.
You want to plant different named trees within the apple family for pollination. Therefore, when planting, you need to mix the names of the grafted trees, as trees with the same name are genetically identical and, most of the time, do not pollinate each other.
Picture that bee leaving one tree and hitting the next one. You want that bee to land on a tree blossom with a different name. Trees in the apple family flower over about 14 days, with each tree blooming for around 7 to 10 days. CenterField Apple Crab blooms mid-to-late season, therefore providing plenty of pollination to early and late-season trees and receiving plenty of pollination.
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CENTERFIELD APPLE CRAB
Plant all apples and crabapples in moist, well-drained soil with a pH between 5.8 and 7. This soil should have adequate nutrient levels for optimal growth and fruit production.
If you have not completed a soil test, click here to improve your soil. Many products can supply your tree with the two most essential nutrients: phosphorus and potassium. However, adjust these nutrients when planting your tree or the prior year, as the soil two feet into the earth has never had any amendments, and these two nutrients are not very mobile.
Per a soil test, if your soil pH is lower than recommended, you can adjust it by mixing a few handfuls of pelletized lime into your soil when planting.
CenterField requires 6 hours of sunlight for growth and fruit production. Space trees 20′ apart and use at least 5′ cages to protect your trees. This process will ensure your deer eat your fruit in a few years, not your trees this year.
We also recommend wrapping an aluminum window screen around the base of your tree, using a 2’x 2′ breathable weed mat, and adding 10 gallons of stone to that weed mat.
SHIPPING/PICK UP
Shipping to Plant Hardiness zones 2 – 8 will begin in early March (you select your ship date) and continue until the last Monday in April. Dormant bare-root trees must be planted in the spring, while trees in your area remain dormant. You can select your ship date when you check out on the website. If you are looking for winter shipping, write me at ryan@bluehillwildlifenursery.com
The last week of March or the first week of April is ideal for planting in Pennsylvania. Free local pick-up is also available in the surrounding states. When you check out on the website, you can select your pick-up date. However, if you cannot make the selected date, please call or message us to arrange an alternative appointment.
We are open 8-4 Monday through Friday for tree pick-up.
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| Weight | 2.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 58 × 2.30 × 2.30 in |
| Tree Size | 2-yr old 4-6' (+5/8''dia.), 2-yr Select |
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healthy live plants. We take every effort to ensure that your plants are packed in a way that
maintains that health as they arrive to you. We can not be responsible for how plants are handled
when they leave our care or are handled by customers.
Tree care: If you plant your tree up on high dry ground they may need watered through the first
summer, if you plant too low and wet your trees may drown. Be careful of the herbicide you may
use around the tree (read the label). I want you and your trees to succeed but if you don't tube or
cage them the deer will eat your tree that night.
Hours: We do not keep regular hours. If you would like to visit the nursery, just call, send a
message or email. Anyone is more than welcome.
Selected pickup dates: Trees can be picked up in the spring as soon as you can dig in your soil.
Trees need to be picked by the end of April. Before picking up, please contact us letting us know
when you are planning to come so we can have your order ready for you when you arrive.
Shipping: When buying grafted trees, depending on the amount of trees you order will determine
the size box the trees will be shipped in. If you order 8 or fewer two-year-old trees, they will fit into a 66''x10''x10'' box. Ordering 9 to 16 two-year-old trees will fit into a 66''x15''x14'' box. Ordering 16 or more two year old trees will fill into 2 or more boxes, depending on the total amount of trees bought. Trees may need to be professionally pruned to fit in these boxes. Ship dates will be selected by you before completing you order. We ship trees from early March to late April. You should select a ship date that is suitable for the location you are planting your trees. Trees will ship through UPS on Monday’s, Tuesday’s, and Wednesday’s.
You will receive an email notification when your trees ship. When trees arrive, plant as soon as possible. If you cannot, it
would be best to heal them into soil or store in a cool place not allowing roots to freeze but not
allowing the trees to become warm.
If Tree Tube products are the only items you purchase then they will ship as soon as the order is
received. You may have to select a ship date but I can assure you if you are just ordering tree
tubes they will ship immediately. If Tree Tube products are purchased with trees, then they will
ship with the trees.
Due to the cost of shipping there will be a minimum of 4 trees that have to be purchased in order
for checkout to occur. Due to phytosanitary regulations, we do not ship to California. We also do not ship chestnut trees to Washington, Florida or Oregon State. Trees will be packaged correctly to meet the shipping requirements for Idaho and all other states.
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