flowering crabapple
Malus 'Henry Kohankie'
Cycle:
Annual
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Grafting Propagation,Budding,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Pinkish white to white Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
red,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
The flowering crabapple (Malus 'Henry Kohankie') requires moderate watering, so it needs about 1-2 inches of water per week. Make sure that the soil is never soggy, and allow the top few inches of the soil to dry out before watering again. If you are getting a lot of rain, you may need to cut back on watering to prevent root rot. In the warmer months, you may need to water more frequently. In the winter, you should water less or not at all.
sunlight
For optimal growth, the flowering crabapple (Malus 'Henry Kohankie') needs plenty of sunlight per day -- ideally 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day. During the flowering season in late spring and summer, the additional sunlight will help to strengthen and enhance the flowering performance of the plant. Early spring sunlight will be beneficial in helping the plant break dormancy. The flowering crabapple will benefit from morning light beginning at or around 7:00am or 8:00am, and should receive full exposure to the sun until 4:00pm or 5:00pm. During the hottest part of the day, such as July and August, shading the plant in the mid-afternoon can help to protect it from too much heat and sun-scorch.
pruning
Flowering Crabapple (Malus 'Henry Kohankie') should be pruned each year in the late winter to early spring, just before new growth begins. Minor pruning can be done throughout the summer if desired. Heavy pruning is best done around the time of spring growth or after the shrub finishes flowering. For this variety, Lopping is recommended. This process is when the main branches are removed to reduce the size of the shrub. However, individual shoots no more than 1/4 inch in diameter may need to be removed. Be sure to leave enough of the main branches so the shrub is able to maintain its shape.
