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Dear Lucky,

     The native Texas/Louisiana crab, Malus platycarpa, would bear well in 
zone 8.  My tree (zone 9) is full of 1-1.5" in diameter crabapples right now. 
 These trees are vigorous and nice looking.  I have no idea if its crabapple 
is edible, I never have had the inclination to try.  Unfortunately, this 
cultivar does not serve well as a rootstock for quality apples. Possibly, it 
would be compatible with other crabs. I have never seen other crabapples in 
the Houston area.

                            Regards, Ethan


-------Original Message-------
From: Lucky Pittman <lucky.pittman@murraystate.edu>
Sent: 08/07/03 08:46 AM
To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [NAFEX] chill-hour requirements for edible crabs

> 
> I"m trying to round up some info for someone in zone 8 Texas, as to which 
edible crabs might work for them.

I suspect that 'Callaway', which is really more of an ornamental type, but 

produces sizeable tasty fruits would work for him, but if he can also grow 

some of the better ones, such as Chestnut, Wickson, Centennial, Kerr, etc.

Does anyone on the list know, or have access to a table listing the 
approximate chill requirements for any of the above?

Thanks,

Lucky Pittman
USDA Zone 6
Hopkinsville, KY

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