Transcendent Crabapple – Malus ‘Transcendent’

The Transcendent Crabapple (Malus ‘Transcendent’) is a classic heirloom variety loved for both its beauty and its usefulness. In spring, it erupts in clouds of fragrant white blossoms, attracting pollinators and adding a burst of charm to your landscape. By late summer to early fall, it produces abundant yellowish-red crabapples that are excellent for making jellies, cider, preserves, and even fresh eating when ripe.

This cold-hardy, productive tree is a favorite for home orchards, hobby farms, and edible landscapes—bringing both ornamental value and a harvest you can enjoy.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
✅ Showy spring flowers for landscape appeal
✅ Heavy fruit production—perfect for canning, jelly, and cider
✅ Cold-hardy & reliable – thrives in USDA zones 3–8
✅ Pollinator-friendly – supports bees & beneficial insects

📏 Plant Details:

• Size Available: Typically sold in 3–4 ft. tree form (bare root or potted)
• Mature Height: 15–20 feet
• Mature Width: 12–15 feet
• Sun Requirements: Full sun for best bloom and fruit set
• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil

🎯 Perfect For:
🌼 Home orchards
🌼 Cider makers & canners
🌼 Pollinator gardens
🌼 Edible landscaping

🌱 Care Tips

• Planting: Choose a sunny, well-drained site.
• Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy, especially the first year.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter to shape the tree and maintain airflow.
• Pollination: While partially self-fertile, yields improve if planted with another apple or crabapple variety nearby.

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• One (1) Transcendent Crabapple tree (3–4 ft. tall, well-rooted, and ready to plant).