Malus domestica 'Candy Crisp' Dwarf

Candy Crisp Apple

Malus domestica ‘Candy Crisp’ Dwarf is a deciduous fruit tree grown for its large yellow apples, often with a pink blush, crisp juicy flesh, and very sweet flavor. It is an upright apple tree that ripens in fall and is especially valued for fresh eating, storage quality, and strong productivity on a compact dwarf rootstock.

Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Mature Size: 8–10' W x 8–10' H
USDA Zones: 4a–7b
Form: Upright to rounded
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained soil; moderate water
Bloom Time / Length: Mid-spring
Wildlife: Pollinators, birds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for home orchards, edible landscapes, and smaller spaces where a compact fruit tree is needed. The fruit is usually described as very sweet and crisp, with harvest around early to mid-October depending on climate. It also stores well after harvest.

Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then during dry spells as needed. Dwarf apple trees often benefit from staking, and this cultivar should have a compatible pollinator nearby because it is not reliably self-fertile.

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

8-10'

Width

8-10'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Flower color

Pink, White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Fruit color

Vanilla

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Fruit

Shape

Rounded, Spreading, Upright

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No