Introduced in 1957 by the University of Minnesota, Centennial is closely related to the beloved Kerr. While Kerr is a cross of Haralson x Dolgo, Centennial is the result of Wealthy x Dolgo—a pairing that brings both cold hardiness and flavor potential.

This is our first year offering Centennial, though we've been growing it for several seasons. While we haven’t tasted the fruit yet, we’ve been impressed by the tree’s resilience—zero winter injury at Ed Schultz’s orchard in Gallatin Gateway, MT after a brutal -47°F winter. It’s also a favorite among growers in Alaska, which says a lot about its toughness.

Fruit & Flavor

According to the University of Minnesota:

“Large, red-over-orange crabapple that is excellent for fresh eating and sauce, but does not store well.”

• Ripens mid to late August in Montana

• Best used fresh or for sauce

Cold Hardiness

• Hardy to at least -50°F

• Great for Zone 2 and colder regions

For Spring 2025, our Centennial trees are grafted onto:

• M26 (semi-dwarf) – only hardy to -40°F

⚠️ If you’re in a region that dips below -40°F, you can still plant these—just bury the graft union and allow the tree to root out on its own Centennial genetics. This will make the tree full size (20–30 ft.), but ensure its long-term survival in extreme cold.