{"product_id":"crabapple-callaway","title":"Crabapple, Callaway","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\"\u003eCallaway Crabapple\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"31\"\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Callaway’)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eCallaway Crabapple is an exceptionally ornamental crabapple selected for its outstanding disease resistance, brilliant spring bloom, persistent ornamental fruit, and exceptional value to wildlife. Covered in masses of fragrant white blossoms each spring, this vigorous tree develops abundant bright red fruit that often persists well into winter, providing an important late-season food source for birds. With excellent resistance to apple scab, cedar-apple rust, fire blight, and powdery mildew, Callaway is an outstanding choice for regenerative landscapes, wildlife plantings, and edible orchard ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eOutstanding pollinator tree for early-season insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eFragrant white blossoms cover the tree in spring, providing abundant nectar and pollen when many native bees, honey bees, bumble bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects are emerging. Early-season flowering helps sustain pollinator populations before many later-blooming plants begin flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003ePersistent fruit supports birds throughout winter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eThe small, bright red crabapples remain on the branches long after leaf drop, providing valuable winter food for Cedar Waxwings, American Robins, Northern Mockingbirds, Eastern Bluebirds, and other fruit-eating songbirds. The blossoms also support numerous pollinating insects, while the dense branching offers nesting and shelter habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eExcellent companion tree for regenerative orchards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eBecause it blooms heavily over an extended period, Callaway serves as an excellent pollen source for many apple varieties, improving pollination throughout mixed orchards. It also functions as a biodiversity tree in fruit tree guilds, attracting beneficial insects that contribute to natural pest management while supporting a resilient orchard ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eHighly disease resistant and easy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eCallaway was selected for exceptional resistance to many of the most common crabapple diseases, including apple scab, cedar-apple rust, fire blight, and powdery mildew. Its durable nature and attractive form make it well suited for home landscapes, wildlife plantings, windbreaks, and low-maintenance public spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15kxq55\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated selection (species derived from Eurasian \u003cem data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zk757n\" data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003ePlant life cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10eazcd\" data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eSun requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qb3blk\" data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"71wnlf\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f0r50k\" data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April – May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ib42a3\" data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dob9a6\" data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003ePlant Callaway Crabapple in full sun with well-drained soil for the best flowering, fruit production, and disease resistance. Minimal pruning is required beyond removing crossing branches. Whether planted as a specimen tree, incorporated into a wildlife hedgerow, or included within a diverse orchard, Callaway provides four-season beauty while supporting pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":47404980732163,"sku":"TFT-1744","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":49309302489347,"sku":"TFT-1616","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/images_e5a5c35a-b356-44f3-9a3b-41827322896c.jpg?v=1784729111","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/crabapple-callaway","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}