flowering crabapple

Watering Flowering Crabapple trees (Malus 'Winter Gold') should occur once a week, or every 5 to 7 days. The amount of water for each watering should be determined by the amount of rain received. If no rain has fallen in 1 week, then at least 1 to 2 inches of water should be provided. During the heat of summer, more water may be needed. If rainfall doesn’t provide an adequate amount, then the soil should be checked for moisture content and then watered as necessary. If necessary, an additional 1/2 to 1 inch of water may be needed during a period of prolonged drought.

Flowering crabapple (Malus 'Winter Gold') needs at least 6 hours of sunlight per day to flower. In the summer months, these plants can benefit from 8-10 hours of direct sunlight and partial shade in the afternoons. In colder months, they should receive a minimum of 4-5 hours of direct sunlight each day. Position your flowering crabapple tree in an open sunny area and it will indeed reward you with a large yearly display of fragrant pink blossoms in early spring.

Flowering Crabapple (Malus 'Winter Gold') should be pruned twice a year; once in late winter and again in the summer. During late winter, prune off any dead or diseased branches and any crossing branches to reduce overcrowding. Cut branches back to their point of origin, taking care to avoid bark tearing. In the summer after flowering has ceased, selectively prune back branches to help maintain the desired shape of the plant for the following season. Be sure not to trim too heavily in the summer as some of the next season’s flowers and new growth will be removed. This particular variety of crabapple typically does not require drastic pruning but should still be done with care.