flowering crabapple
Malus 'Sutyzam' SUGAR TYME
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Pale pink buds; white flowers Flowers In Spring
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Fruits:
red,yellow,pink Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For best results, the Flowering Crabapple should be watered deeply and evenly. Water the plant 1-2 times per week, giving the soil a good soaking so that excess water drains away from the roots. Make sure to check the soil moisture first before watering, and be sure to water even if it rains; rainfall may not be enough to adequately hydrate your Flowering Crabapple!
sunlight
Flowering crabapple (Malus 'Sutyzam' Sugar Tyme) prefers full sun exposure and at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. This is important for optimal flower production and good overall health. When planting, a location that receives the sun in the morning and has light shade in the afternoon is ideal. It can also tolerate some light shade throughout the day too, but watch out for sun scalding if the sun is too direct on hot summer days.
pruning
Flowering Crabapple should be pruned twice a year for optimal size, form and flowering. The first pruning should be done in late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins. This should remove any dead, broken, or crossing branches. The second pruning should done after flowering, when the blossoms have faded. This is a light pruning intended to shape the tree and control size. The pruning of Flowering Crabapple should not be severe but rather light and well-spaced. Excessive pruning can result in fewer blossoms in subsequent years.
