Antonovka Apple  -- SOLD OUT FOR 2026 --  

Malus antonovka | Zones 3-6 | Soil: Widely Adaptable

What are Antonovka apples, you may ask?  They are a winter producing group of apple trees originally from Russia. Antonovka fruit trees are often used as a rootstock to add cold hardiness to other apple types that can be grafted in. They are also used for seedling trees in northern areas.

Dolgo Crabapple  

Malus dolgo | Zones 3-9 | Soil: Loamy, Well-Drained

Dolgo is a medium-sized tree that produces small clusters of red/round apples with creamy white flesh.   They are a late summer / early fall apple and are not the greatest for fresh eating, but are used in preserves on occasion.   

A favorite for deer plots as well!

Domestic (Common) Apple  

Malus domestica | Zones 3-6 | Soil: Widely Adaptable

The Domestic Apple has excellent wildlife value.  In the spring, fragrant apple blossoms will please local bee populations as they collect nectar and pollen. The insects attracted to the trees will surely bring in a variety of birds. In the fall and winter, deer and other mammals will certainly appreciate the much-needed food source.

Midwest Crabapple   

Malus baccata v. Mandshurica | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Widely Adaptable

The Midwest Crabapple Tree (Malus baccata var. mandshurica) is an excellent tree for windbreaks, wildlife habitat and recreational plantings. They are extremely hardy and disease resistant. Crabapples are best grown in a sunny location with good air circulation and have no particular soil preferences, except soil should be well-drained. Root pruned trees transplant most easily. Crabapples are grown for their showy flowers and attractive, brightly-colored fruit. Blooms are snowy white.

Northern Spy Apple 

Malus domestica 'Northern Spy' | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Well-Drained

Northern Spy Apple – A hardy, late-season heirloom apple variety that’s a favorite for deer and wildlife plantings. Northern Spy produces large, sweet-tart apples that drop gradually in late fall—right when deer activity peaks. Known for its cold tolerance and long lifespan, this tree thrives in northern climates and provides consistent, high-energy food through hunting season and into winter. A great addition to any deer plot or wildlife orchard.

Prairie Crabapple 

Malus ioensis | Zones 3-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

A true native apple indigenous to the Midwestern prairie states.   Prairie crabs have a shrubby/bushy appearance and make excellent “islands” of cover and shade in old field type habitats that deer and other mammals can rest under on a sunny day.  While the green fruits aren’t the greatest for fresh eating by human standards, they are very tart, high in pectin, and make a great addition to jellies. A top deer hunters option.   Native to WI and the upper Midwest.

Red Splendor Crabapple   

Malus ‘Red Splendor’ | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Widely Adaptable

“Red Splendor’ is grown for its showy flowers and attractive, brightly-colored fruit, fall color, and winter effect. Use as a specimen, near patios, or as a residential street tree.  

Roselow Sargeant Crabapple   

Malus sargentii ‘Roselow’ | Zones 4-9 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

The Roselow Sargent Crabapple is a compact, ornamental crabapple tree known for its profuse spring blossoms, small decorative fruits, and ability to attract birds and pollinators. It's a popular choice for small landscapes, wildlife gardens, or as a flowering specimen tree, offering year-round interest with its spring blooms, summer foliage, and bright fall fruit. 

White Siberian Crabapple 

Malus baccata | Zones 2-8 | Soil: Widely Adaptable

This crabapple comes from China, but all over the world it is a popular garden tree, due to its plentiful flowering.  The Siberian crabapple is the hardiest species of the Malus genus and produces white flowers.