Species Sargent crabapple

Sargent crabapple

Malus sargentii 'Candymint'

The Sargent Crabapple (Malus sargentii 'Candymint') is an ornamental tree renowned for its stunning spring blossom display of bright white and pink hues. The tree grows up to 18 feet tall with an oval-shaped perdurable crown and a dense canopy of glossy, dark green leaves. Both the leaves and fruit are small, with the apple-shaped fruit emerging yellowish-green in color before maturing into a deep golden-yellow by autumn. The 'Candymint' crabapple tree is hardy, adaptable, disease-resistant and easy to maintain. It makes an excellent choice for urban gardens, parks, and spaces that can benefit from its beauty and overall hardiness.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Pink Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun

Fruits:

green,yellow Fruits Ready In Fall

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Sargent Crabapple plants should be watered deeply, once per week, from spring through fall. During the hottest months of the year, or times of drought, it may be necessary to water twice per week. After watering, the soil should be allowed to partially dry before watering again. Be sure to water in the early morning and never late in the day to prevent crown and root rot. In winter, water the plant once every 1-2 months, depending on precipitation levels.

sunlight

Sargent crabapple (Malus sargentii 'Candymint') prefers full sun or partial shade exposure. As a general rule, it needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive. It may be able to tolerate light shade in the summer months, however it will be most successful in full sun during spring and autumn. The optimal sunlight exposure for Sargent crabapple is mid-morning to mid-afternoon sun, with protection from the hot afternoon sun. When planted in a location that does not get enough light, the tree may struggle to produce an abundant number of flowers and fruit.

pruning

Sargent crabapple trees should be pruned annually in late winter or early spring. During the first few years after planting, only light pruning should be done to shape the tree, remove dead wood, and reduce the size of the tree if necessary. Once the tree is established, more extensive pruning may be needed to manage the size and shape of the tree, as well as to open up the canopy and promote air circulation. Prune out weak wood and crossing branches to promote strong, upright new growth. The amount and type of pruning can range from light shaping and thinning of branch tips, to more substantial removal of larger branches.

Season

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

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Malus sargentii 'Candymint' is typically in late September or early October.

Starts Flowering

Malus sargentii 'Candymint' typically starts flowering in April.

Hardiness Map