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Wild Crabapples
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Wild Crabapple Blossoms
One of two apple varieties native to North America, the Southern, or "Wild" Crabapple (Malus angustifolia) was grown extensively at Monticello. Jefferson noted the planting of twelve "from the N. to the S. Pavilion near the brow of the stone" in 1807, but came to favor the Hewes' (a.k.a. Hughes') Crabapple, likely a hybrid of the Southern Crabapple and a domesticated apple, to produce cider, comparing the juice yield to "squeezing a wet sponge."
Typical Blooming/Fruiting Dates: April/July - October
Color(s): White, Pink
Fruit Color: Light green skin
Location at Monticello: North Orchard
In Bloom at Monticello is made possible by support from The Richard D. and Carolyn W. Jacques Foundation.
