flowering crabapple

Flowering crabapple (Malus 'Inglis' WHITE ANGEL) should be watered thoroughly once per week. During the hot summer months, it may require additional water to maintain healthy foliage and promote good flowering. The soil for these plants should be allowed to dry out between watering to prevent root rot. When watering, use a hose with a gentle flow or a sprinkler system to slowly soak the soil, approximately 1 inch of water at a time. This should be repeated once per week or as needed if the top few inches of soil appear dry. Keep in mind, too much or too little water can be harmful and can lead to failure to flower or yellowing foliage.

Flowering Crabapple (Malus 'Inglis' WHITE ANGEL) plant species require sunlight to perform photosynthesis and thrive. Generally, plants need 8 to 12 hours of direct sunlight a day, however, the amount and timing of sunlight for these specific plants vary depending on geographic location and the season. In the summer, flowering crabapple should receive full sun in the morning, preferably before noon, and afternoon shade during the hottest period of the day. During the winter, these flowering trees should receive full sun all day. Areas with high elevations may be too extreme for full sun during the summer. In these cases, the partial shade from early morning to late afternoon should be adequate.

Flowering crabapple (Malus 'Inglis' WHITE ANGEL) should be pruned in late winter or early spring, when the trees are still dormant. Pruning should be light, so as not to remove more than 10% of the tree's total canopy at once. Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches, as well as crossing branches. Also remove any suckers that appear around the tree's base. Then, selectively thin out the inner canopy to increase air circulation, reduce weight on the branches, and improve the tree's overall shape. Finally, make sure to clean up any debris from pruning, and apply a dormant oil pesticide, if desired.