{"product_id":"kerr-crab-seedling-bundle-of-3","title":"Kerr Crab Seedling (Bundle of 3)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kerr Crab Seedling is an applecrab tree rated hardy to zone 2 in our ratings (winters to -50°F), and not self-fertile, so it needs a different variety nearby as a pollenizer (bloom group 4 of 7, mid for an apple or crabapple).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 2 to 7. A bare number means the whole of zone 2, colder half included (winters to -50°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds Cross-Pollination. Bloom group 4 of 7 (mid), late spring here. Not self-fertile. Every seedling is a different tree, so plant a different named apple or crabapple nearby that blooms in groups 2 to 4 on our chart to be sure of a good pollenizer. Good partners we carry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/otterson-apple\"\u003eOtterson Crabapple\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trail-crabapple\"\u003eTrail Crabapple\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alexander-apple\"\u003eAlexander Apple\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/burgundy-apple\"\u003eBurgundy Apple\u003c\/a\u003e and 103 more. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/apple-pollination-map\"\u003eApple Pollination Map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeeding wildlife (7\/10), juice and sweet cider (6\/10), hard cider (6\/10), jams and jellies (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA deer favorite. Fence it or cage it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, Less than 6\" or 1-2 ft or 2-3 ft or 3-4 ft. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eKerr Crab is one of our all-time favorite apples. This apple crab (a cross between an apple and a crabapple) blew Luke away when Roger Joy introduced it to him in the summer of 2016. It is Roger’s favorite apple and he has since popularized it throughout Montana. Since then, we’ve been hooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eThe cross of Kerr (not these particular seedlings) was made by W.L. Kerr in 1938 at the Canada Experimental Farm, combining Haralson and Dolgo. It was officially released in 1952. Kerr Crab is a wonderful keeper, storing well into the new year, and it is also insect-resistant. With its beautiful red skin, yellowish flesh, and unique flavor, it will leave you wanting more. They actually kind of look like plums on the tree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eFlavor Profile and Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eKerr Crab is known for its distinctive flavor profile. Some of the reactions we’ve heard from people after trying it include everything from floral, cinnamon, cherry and grape, to almond, pineapple, and even hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eIn addition to being excellent for fresh eating, Kerr Crab makes a rosé-colored cider, pink applesauce, and is a delightful addition to oatmeal. This apple can withstand temperatures as low as -50°F and is rated Zone 2 for hardiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eHardiness and Cold Tolerance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eKerr Crab is cold-hardy and can survive temperatures as low as -50°F, but this is likely its limit. Look to other even hardier applecrabs, such as Trailman, Centennial, and Rescue for even hardier applecrabs that we know can survive -50F without winter injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eKerr Crab Seedling Genetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eThese trees are seedlings, meaning they were grown from seed rather than clonally propagated. As a result, there will be some genetic variability between the trees. However, we find that seedling apples in Montana often exceed expectations in flavor, and we’re consistently impressed by their quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eThe genetics of these Kerr Crab seedlings are 50% Kerr (25% Dolgo and 25% Haralson), and 50% unknown. The unknown parent could be a variety of apples, including Wolf River, Goodmac, Spartan, Honeycrisp, Liberty, Haralson, Wealthy, or Goodland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eThese 50% parent apples are generally Zone 3 or colder, with several being Zone 2. Based on this, we estimate that these seedlings are hardy to at least -45°F or even colder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eTree Size and Pollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2497\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThese seedlings are grown on their own roots, which means they will likely develop into full-size trees ranging from 20–30 feet tall. Since they are genetically unique, each seedling can pollenize the others, making them excellent for cross-pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Kerr Crab Seedling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Kerr Crab Seedling need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Kerr Crab Seedling needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. Not self-fertile. Every seedling is a different tree, so plant a different named apple or crabapple nearby that blooms in groups 2 to 4 on our chart to be sure of a good pollenizer. Partners we carry include Otterson Crabapple, Trail Crabapple, Alexander Apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Kerr Crab Seedling?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Kerr Crab Seedling hardy to zone 2, which means winters down to about -50°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Kerr Crab Seedling good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Kerr Crab Seedling are feeding wildlife (7\/10), juice and sweet cider (6\/10), hard cider (6\/10), jams and jellies (6\/10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Kerr Crab Seedling?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, deer love it. Protect Kerr Crab Seedling with a fence or a cage, especially while it is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Kerr Crab Seedling ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. Sizes offered: Less than 6\" or 1-2 ft or 2-3 ft or 3-4 ft. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Less than 6\"","offer_id":42500021813314,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":42500021846082,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":42500021878850,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":42500021911618,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/kerr-crab-seedling-on-tree.webp?v=1789020384","url":"https:\/\/www.montanafruittrees.com\/products\/kerr-crab-seedling-bundle-of-3","provider":"Montana Fruit Trees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}