Malus 'Amberina' is typically harvested in late summer and early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits would be August, September, October, and November.
flowering crabapple
Malus 'Amberina'
The flowering crabapple (Malus 'Amberina') is an ornamental tree with a spreading, generally rounded canopy. It's about 15 to 20 feet tall, with a spread of up to 15 feet. It has showy, light pink flowers that occur during spring blooming and attractive, glossy, dark green foliage that turns an array of hues in the fall. The “Amberina” variety produces an abundance of 2-3 inch, red fruit which fades to a golden yellow as it ripens. These edible fruits provide a good source of food for birds and small mammals during the winter. With its attractive form and shape, this tree is easily integrated into any landscape.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture,Budding,Root Division
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Creamy white Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow,orange
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water Flowering Crabapple (Malus 'Amberina') trees deeply and regularly. During the first few growing seasons, water the tree thoroughly twice per week if there is no natural rainfall. During the first growing season, water the tree deeply weekly after planting to encourage roots to establish. Once the tree is established, reduce watering to twice per month, unless there is a drought period or dry spell. Adjust frequency depending on soil type and weather. Avoid excess moisture around the roots, as wet conditions can cause diseases such as root rot.
sunlight
Flowering crabapple requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering. If planted in partial shade, the flowering is reduced. These trees require about 6 to 9 hours of direct sunlight per day to perform their best. Planting in early spring allows the tree additional growing time in the sun, which will help enhance flowering. Trees planted in the afternoon shade will not receive enough sunlight to enhance their flowering.
pruning
Flowering Crabapple (Malus 'Amberina') should be pruned between late winter and early spring while the plant is still dormant. Prune lightly with sharp shears, taking care to only remove dead branches, suckers, and lifeless flowers as needed. Make sure to not remove more than a third of the plant’s total growth when pruning, otherwise you may stunt the growth of the plant. To stimulate growth, thin out the interior branches so that more light and air can reach the plant’s structure. Carefully inspect any stems that are cut back to look for insect infestations and disease, as these can spread quickly throughout the entire plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Malus 'Amberina' typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
Malus 'Amberina' is typically harvested in late summer and early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits would be August, September, October, and November.
