flowering crabapple

Water your 'Camzam' CAMELOT flowering crabapple tree deeply once per week when the top few inches of soil are dry, usually during the spring and summer growing season. Make sure to water the entire root system, meaning all the way out to the drip line. During periods of high temperatures, you may need to water every 5 days or so. Provide your tree with 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. In dry conditions or areas with sandy soil, water once more per week.

Flowering crabapple (Malus 'Camzam' CAMELOT) requires full sun to reach its full potential. This means planting the tree in an area that receives 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Avoid planting the tree in a shady area; the tree needs direct light to produce the optimal amount of flowers, leaves and fruit. Consider the size of the mature tree when planting; the tree can grow up to 15-25 ft tall in the proper conditions. Proper sun exposure and air circulation will also help reduce the likelihood of disease and pests.

Flowering crabapple (Malus 'Camzam' CAMELOT) should be pruned once a year in late winter or early spring, before the bloom period. Pruning should be limited to removing dead, diseased, and damaged branches, and thinning overcrowded areas to improve air circulation and promote flowering. A light annual pruning of branches up to 8 inches can be beneficial to the tree's health and vigor. To retain the natural shape of the tree, pruning cuts should be kept as small as possible. When pruning flowering crabapple, be sure to leave some of the blossoms, because cutting off the developing fruits can reduce the number of flowers produced the following year.