1 Mutsu Crispin Apple Tree 18-24 Inch Bare Root Grafted Malus domestica

The Mutsu Crispin Apple Tree is a classic dessert and culinary apple variety known for its large, crisp fruit and sweet-tart flavor. This grafted tree (Malus domestica) arrives as a bare root specimen measuring 18–24 inches, ready to establish in your home orchard or edible landscape. Mutsu, also called Crispin, produces apples that are excellent for fresh eating, baking, and cider making, making it a versatile choice for gardeners seeking a reliable fruiting tree.

With its attractive blossoms in spring and abundant fruit in fall, this apple tree adds both beauty and productivity to the garden. It is a vigorous grower that adapts well to a range of climates and is suitable for backyard orchards, espalier training, or as a specimen tree. Proper pollination and care will reward you with a bountiful harvest in the coming years.

Plant Features

• Produces large, crisp apples with a sweet-tart flavor profile
• Grafted tree ensures consistent fruit quality and true-to-type characteristics
• Showy spring blossoms attract pollinators
• Dual-purpose variety ideal for fresh eating, baking, and cider
• Bare root form allows for easy planting and quick establishment

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Malus domestica
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist, especially during fruit development
• Growth Habit: Upright spreading
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 12–15 feet (dwarfing rootstock may reduce size)
• Spacing: 15–20 feet apart

Planting & Care

Plant your bare root Mutsu apple tree in early spring or late fall while it is still dormant. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole wide enough to accommodate the roots without crowding, and position the graft union 2–3 inches above the soil line. Backfill with native soil, tamp gently to remove air pockets, and water thoroughly. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the trunk.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, provide about 1 inch of water per week during dry spells. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Mutsu is not self-fertile, so plant another apple variety nearby for cross-pollination and better fruit set. Fertilize sparingly in early spring if growth is weak.

What's Included

One (1) Mutsu Crispin Apple bare root tree, 18–24 inches tall, grafted onto a rootstock.