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WANTED "DOLGO" CRABAPPLE SEED (Salem)
5449 QUINCE ST NE near 99E / Portland Rd
condition:
salvage
make / manufacturer:
Malus Dolgo crabapple
model name / number:
White bloom/red apple
size / dimensions:
2"
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"You can still make cider and sell us the viable seed."
Please contact us to confirm it's Dolgo prior to harvest.
To identify a Dolgo crabapple tree, look for its white flowers in spring, followed by two-inch red fruits that hang on the branches. The fruit is elongated, not round, and has a strong red color, even when made into jelly. Key identifiers also include a large tree size (up to 25 feet tall and wide), strong disease resistance, and hardy cold tolerance.
Key features for identification
Flowers: Large, showy white flowers appear in spring, with deep pink buds.
Fruit: The fruit is red, elongated, about two inches long, and often persists on the tree into winter. The color is a strong, uniform red.
Leaves: Leaves are oval to lance-shaped and dark green.
Size: The tree is large, growing to about 15-25 feet tall and 15-30 feet wide.
Growth habit: It is a large, disease-resistant tree with a rounded or spreading form.
What to look for in Oregon
Seasonal appearance: The tree will have white flowers in spring and bright red fruit in late summer or fall. The fruit can remain on the branches into winter.
Disease resistance: Dolgo is resistant to common diseases like fire blight, scab, cedar rust, and mildew, which is a good indicator in a diverse environment like Oregon.
Fruit characteristics: Pay close attention to the fruit's shape and color. It should be a uniform, elongated red, not small and round like some other crabapples.