{"product_id":"crabapple-manchuriah","title":"Crabapple, Manchurian","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003eManchurian Crabapple\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"41\"\u003eMalus baccata\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"60\"\u003emandshurica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eManchurian Crabapple is an exceptionally hardy flowering crabapple prized for its abundant white spring blossoms, small ornamental fruit, and outstanding cold tolerance. Native to northeastern Asia, this vigorous tree has become a valuable choice for northern orchards and regenerative landscapes, where it serves as an outstanding pollinator tree while providing food and shelter for wildlife. Its profuse bloom, adaptable nature, and resilience make it an excellent addition to edible landscapes, windbreaks, and diverse orchard ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eExceptional pollinator support for spring orchards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eCovered in fragrant white blossoms each spring, Manchurian Crabapple provides an abundant source of nectar and pollen for honey bees, bumble bees, mason bees, mining bees, hoverflies, and other early-emerging pollinators. Its reliable bloom period also makes it an excellent pollination partner for many apple varieties, helping improve fruit set throughout mixed orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eSmall fruit with outstanding wildlife value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eClusters of bright red to yellow-red crabapples persist well into autumn, providing food for Cedar Waxwings, American Robins, Eastern Bluebirds, Northern Flickers, and other fruit-eating birds. The dense branching structure also offers nesting sites and protective cover for songbirds throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eAn exceptional tree for northern food forests and shelterbelts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eRenowned for its extreme winter hardiness, Manchurian Crabapple thrives where many flowering trees struggle. It integrates beautifully into fruit tree guilds, edible windbreaks, and food forests, where its spring flowers attract beneficial insects and its blossoms support pollination of nearby apple trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eHighly adaptable and resilient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eThis species tolerates a wide range of soil types, cold winters, and variable growing conditions while maintaining an attractive rounded canopy. Brilliant fall foliage and colorful fruit extend its ornamental interest long after flowering has finished, making it valuable as both a landscape specimen and a functional ecological tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eh8y36\" data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northeastern China, Manchuria, eastern Russia, and Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zk757n\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003ePlant life cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10eazcd\" data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eSun requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qb3blk\" data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"23zgk7\" data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"81ftw1\" data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ib42a3\" data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dob6pl\" data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2930\"\u003ePlant Manchurian Crabapple in full sun to maximize flowering, fruit production, and overall vigor. Its exceptional cold hardiness and adaptability make it an excellent choice for northern orchards, wildlife plantings, food forests, and shelterbelts. Pair it with flowering herbs, native wildflowers, and other fruit trees to create a resilient, biodiverse landscape that provides beauty and ecological value throughout the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":47404980633859,"sku":"TFT-1694-3","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 Gallon","offer_id":47404980666627,"sku":"TFT-1694-2","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":47404980699395,"sku":"TFT-1694","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon(2)","offer_id":49309304389891,"sku":"TFT-1696","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Crabapple_Manchurian.jpg?v=1784729324","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/crabapple-manchuriah","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}