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Harvest Gold Crabapple

Name: Harvest Gold Crabapple
Brand: Malus
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Malus 'Harvest Gold'

$111.99

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Tree

Height

216 inches

Width

168 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Water

Medium

Humidity

Average

Lifespan

Medium-lived tree

Native To

Hybrid

Toxicity

Fruit is edible; seeds, stems, leaves contain cyanide precursors

The Story

Plant Bio

Crabapple trees are small to medium-sized deciduous trees highly valued for their profuse spring blossoms, attractive form, and often colorful, persistent fruit that provides fall and winter interest. 'Harvest Gold' is notable for its excellent disease resistance and its unique, persistent golden-yellow fruit that remains on the tree well into winter. It has an upright, spreading form and white flowers that emerge from pink buds.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

A true four-season tree, offering pink buds opening to white flowers in spring, clean green foliage in summer, and abundant, bright golden fruit that persists through fall and into winter.

Its smaller size makes it a perfect fit for residential landscapes, parks, and as a street tree. The persistent fruit is less messy than varieties that drop their fruit in fall.

The spring blossoms are a feast for pollinators. The persistent winter fruit is a crucial food source for overwintering birds like cedar waxwings and robins.

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Planting

How to Grow

Plant in a full sun location for best flowering and fruiting.
Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil but is adaptable.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Place the tree so the graft union is 1-2 inches above the soil line.
Backfill with native soil and water deeply.
Mulch around the base to retain moisture.

Pro Tip

Choose modern, disease-resistant cultivars like 'Harvest Gold' to avoid common crabapple issues like apple scab and fire blight.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Water regularly during the first year.
Prune annually in late winter to maintain good form and air circulation.
Choose a site with full sun and good air movement.

Don't

Don't plant in a shady or poorly drained location.
Avoid excessive pruning or 'topping' the tree.
Don't plant susceptible varieties in humid climates.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Pest Check
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Excellent small specimen tree for four-season interestEffective in group plantings or as a street treeProvides winter food for birds

Companion Plants

Narcissus Tulipa Muscari Heuchera Geranium

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Harvest Gold Crabapple questions

What zones can Harvest Gold Crabapple grow in?

Harvest Gold Crabapple is hardy in USDA Zones 4–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Harvest Gold Crabapple deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Harvest Gold Crabapple, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Harvest Gold Crabapple bloom?

Harvest Gold Crabapple typically blooms in mid-spring through late spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Harvest Gold Crabapple need full sun?

Harvest Gold Crabapple does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Harvest Gold Crabapple drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Harvest Gold Crabapple handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.