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Why Seed-Grown 'Pink Lady' Apples Are Tiny

Your seedling trees are likely hybrids between 'Pink Lady' and a crabapple pollinator. Crabapples are common in orchards for their abundant, compatible pollen. The resulting fruit inherits the small size of the crabapple parent.

The tree will be attractive but the apples will never reach standard size. For full-sized 'Pink Lady', buy a grafted tree.

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