{"id":223576,"date":"2019-04-16T19:17:16","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T23:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluehill.pronet-systems.com\/product\/import-placeholder-for-223607\/"},"modified":"2024-04-26T14:31:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T18:31:43","slug":"kerr-best-crabapple-for-deer","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bluehillwildlifenursery.com\/product\/kerr-best-crabapple-for-deer\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerr Crabapple"},"content":{"rendered":"

KERR CRABAPPLE<\/h3>\n

Kerr crabapple was introduced in 1952,\u00a0 a cross between the Dolgo and Harlson crab apples. This tree produces amazing crops of apples, making it one of the best crabapple trees for deer. Kerr crabapple is 1 \u00bd\u2019\u2019 to 2\u2019\u2019 in size with a slightly tart but sweet taste that\u2019s good for fresh eating. It is very cold hardy down to Zone 3 with excellent disease resistance to common apple tree diseases. In a no spray situation I’m seeing excellent resistance to cedar apple rust, good resistance to apple scab, powdery mildew and fireblight. This tree will begin dropping in October and continue dropping through the fall with some fruit persisting on the tree through into winter. Kerr is one of the best crabapple options for deer that is sold commercially. Hardiness Zones 3-8.<\/p>\n

The Kerr Crabapple is made by using plant tissue from the original tree and attaching it to the new roots. This essentially is giving you an identical tree, of the one you see in the picture and description.<\/h5>\n

TREE SIZE<\/h3>\n

2-3′ ( 3\/8” dia.)<\/strong> These trees will have a good root system. They will be whips around 3′ high with a trunk diameter of 3\/8”.<\/p>\n

3-5′ ( 1\/2” dia.)<\/strong> These trees will have a good root system with some possible branching but will mainly be whips. They will range in height between 3′ to 5′ with a trunk diameter of around a 1\/2”.<\/p>\n

4-6′ (+ 1\/2” dia.)\u00a0<\/strong>These trees will have an extensive root system and typically having multiple branches but many will be solid whips. They will range in height between 4′ and 6′ with a trunk diameter of 1\/2” to 3\/4”.<\/p>\n

2-yr 4-6′ (5\/8”-3\/4” dia.) <\/strong>These two-year-old trees will have an extensive root system and can have multiple branches with a diameter of 5\/8” and 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-yr trees. Free local pick-up is open to the surrounding states of Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

MALUS DOLGO<\/h3>\n

The Rootstock that Kerr Crab is grafted to is extremely cold hardy and vigorous. This Rootstock is an excellent choice for wildlife trees, because it produces a full size 20\u2019 to 30\u2019 tree. Producing a full size tree for wildlife mean much more fruit on a given tree. Malus Dolgo rootstock will develop deep ”Real roots” making it extremely well anchored, penetrating well into the sub soil pulling up lost nutrients and therefore making Malus Doglo rootstock very drought tolerant. Making Malus Dolgo an all around great rootstock for wildlife plantings.<\/p>\n

This standard size rootstock is adaptable to many soil types and conditions. Especially when planting in less desirable locations. Therefore, with its full vigor can be used in areas that were at one time wooded areas and are now food plots, reclaimed land, shale mountain soil, dryer uplands and ridges. Malus Dolgo rootstock will also perform very well in improved soil in an orchard style setting.\u00a0 We are only grafting onto the most vigorous Malus Dolgo roots grown in a given year. When grafting onto the top 30% of seedlings grown you get a rootstock that is about 40% more vigorous tree than many clonal stocks that are used for wildlife trees today. Malus dolgo is a crabapple rootstock and is very precosious with many trees producing very quickly. Making Malus Dolgo an all around great rootstock for wildlife plantings.<\/p>\n

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR KERR CRABAPPLE<\/h3>\n

Kerr Crabapple is partially self fertile but will produce more crabapples with a pollination partner. Grams Gift crabapple, Chestnut Crab, Enterprise apple make an excellent pollinators for Kerr crabapples. Plant all apples and crabapples in moist, well drained soil with a soil pH between 5.8 \u2013 7 with adequate nutrient levels for optimal growth.<\/p>\n

If you have not completed a soil test click here<\/a> <\/strong>and improved your soil I would highly recommend doing so. However, if you are not going to I would recommend mixing 1 ounce for every 3 sq ft of 0-20-20 granular fertilizer in your soil at the time of planting. The first number tells you percentage of nitrogen contained in the fertilizer. Nitrogen applied directly to the roots of the tree will cause death to your tree, make sure the first number is zero.<\/p>\n

Nitrogen is very mobile in the soil and you can apply a small of nitrogen the following year. The 2nd and 3rd numbers are Phosphorus and Potassium. Apply these two nutrients at or well before the time of planting, because they are basically immobile in the soil, they will need mixed in through the soil. We recommend completing a soil test and making amendments for best results. We recommend applying 1 lb of 10-10-10 for every inch in diameter your tree is. This should be applied in the spring the following year and each year after planting.<\/p>\n

Kerr crabapple requires a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight for growth and fruit production. Space trees 20′ apart and use cages of at least 5\u2019 to protect your trees. This will ensure your deer eat your fruit in a few years and not your trees this year.<\/p>\n

SHIPPING\/PICK UP<\/h3>\n

Shipping to<\/span> Plant Hardiness<\/span><\/a> zones 2 – 8 will begin again in mid-March on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (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. <\/span>You can select your ship date as you checkout on the website. <\/b>If you are picking up your trees, typically, the last week in March or the first week in April is perfect for planting in Pennsylvania. We have opened up the free local pick-up to the surrounding states as it could be more cost-effective if you order more than 30 trees. <\/span>You can select your pick-up date on the website as you checkout<\/b>. Please call or message us to make an appointment to pick up your trees if you can not make the date you selected.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This Grafted<\/strong> Kerr crabapple was introduced in 1952,\u00a0 a cross between the Dolgo and Harlson crab apples. This tree produces heavy crops of apples annually, making it one of the best crabapple trees for deer. Kerr crabapple is around 2″ in size with a slightly tart but sweet taste that’s good for fresh eating or cider and, more importantly, for me feeding deer\u2014Hardy down to Zone 3, with excellent disease resistance to common apple tree diseases. In a no-spray situation, I see excellent resistance to cedar apple rust, good resistance to apple scab, powdery mildew, and fireblight. This tree will begin dropping in October and continue to drop all fall, with a few persisting on the tree into winter. Kerr is one of the best crabapple tree options for deer sold commercially today. It starts dropping for me in central Pennsylvania in late October and continues into early December. I wouldn’t be without this tree. It is clean, hugely productive, and falling at the perfect time, as seen in the pictures. This tree will reach a mature height of 20’+. Plant Hardiness Zones 3-8.<\/span><\/p>\n

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