Species flowering crabapple
White flower with burgundy center, white style and filaments, yellow stigma and anthers, green leaves, lime sepals and petiole and brown branches

flowering crabapple

Malus 'Sutyzam' SUGAR TYME

The flowering crabapple (Malus 'Sutyzam' SUGAR TYME) is a stunning small tree with bright pink-red flowers. These flowers appear from late spring to early summer in clusters or singles and are up to 1” wide with deep red centers. The foliage appears glossy and dark green in summer and turns shades of yellow and orange in the fall. The edible fruit is yellow-orange and ripens in September. The tree grows 10-15 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide, and its small size allows it to easily fit into spaces where other trees would not. This crabapple makes a great addition to any garden or outdoor space.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

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

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.

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 the species Malus 'Sutyzam' SUGAR TYME is typically in late August or early September.

Starts Flowering

Malus 'Sutyzam' SUGAR TYME flowering crabapple typically starts flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from the species Malus 'Sutyzam' SUGAR TYME is typically in late August or early September.

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