Species flowering crabapple
Malus 'Branzam' BRANDYWINE; clusters of round, glossy, yellow-red fruits with gray-brown, woody stems

flowering crabapple

Malus 'Branzam' BRANDYWINE

Flowering crabapple (Malus 'Branzam' BRANDYWINE) is a stunning and vibrant ornamental tree. It produces long-lasting clusters of large, deep pink-red blooms in spring. Later in the season, it yields an abundance of handsome, glossy-red fruits that draw in songbirds and wildlife. This vigorous, medium-sized tree has a rounded shape and attractive foliage that turns a brilliant yellow-orange in fall. Hardy and heat tolerant, it is an excellent choice for residential gardens, parks, and other areas where it will receive full, direct sun. Plant its low-maintenance branches and enjoy the beauty of the BRANDYWINE today.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Rose-pink (double) Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun

Fruits:

green,yellow Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow,orange

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The flowering crabapple (Malus 'Branzam' Brandywine) should be watered once a week with 1-2 inches of water. Water around the base of the tree, away from the trunk. Ideally, the soil should be moist but not soggy. Check the soil for moisture approximately 2 inches down, and if it feels dry, then it's time to water. During hot, dry spells, increase the amount of water given to the tree. On extreme days, water twice per week.

sunlight

Flowering crabapple (Malus 'Branzam' BRANDYWINE) requires full sun in order to thrive. It should receive a minimum of 8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day in order to produce strong, vibrant blooms. Flowering crabapple is a spring-blooming species and should not be exposed to full sunlight until the cold weather has passed and temperatures and soil moisture levels permit the plant to come out of dormancy. Partial shade can be used in the summer, depending on the plant’s microenvironment and climate.

pruning

The best time to prune flowering crabapple (Malus 'Branzam' BRANDYWINE) is in early spring, before new growth begins. This will ensure that the plant’s energy is focused on new growth. Pruning should focus mainly on dead wood and crossing branches. The main structure should be left as is while minor branches within the tree can be pruned in order to shape the tree overall. If you need to reduce the size of your tree, prune only the longest branches. Prune no more than 1-third of the branches yearly and always prune to an outward facing bud.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

Starts Flowering

Harvest Fruit

Hardiness Map

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