![]() Especially in colder zones, where flowering cherries do not grow well, it is the tree of spring. Plant HardinessĪmong flowering trees, the crab apple stands proud. Pests are normally not a problem with this fast-growing and vigorous tree. No pruning is needed for it to flower and fruit well, but if you do trim for shape, do it in summer, during dry weather. It is very disease resistant to scab, mildew and fire blight, so it stays lush and green, with a full leafy crown, all summer long. It needs no pollinator to carry a big crop, and it will pollinate almost all eating apples too. Plant the Sugar Tyme Crab Apple in full sun, in any well-drained soil. Reliable in both cold zones and the hot south-east.Big crop of bright red cherry-sized fruit that holds all winter.Pink buds open to a profusion of pure white flowers.This tree grows to 20 feet tall and almost as wide, making it ideal for a specimen on a lawn, avenues, or at the back of large beds. They stay on the tree right through the coldest months. These are followed by big crops of cherry-sized fruits, that begin bright red and darken to maroon and burgundy over winter. It carries a heavy bloom of pure white blossoms, opening from soft pink buds. The Sugar Tyme Crab Apple is a beautiful flowering tree that is reliable in both very cold zones and hot & humid ones too. We've gotta protect good ole' Mother Nature, after all. While we wish we could serve everyone, it's for the safety of native species and helps prevent the spread of invasive disease & pests. The short & sweet answer is: "United States Department of Agriculture Restrictions." Every state has their own unique USDA restrictions on which plants they allow to come into their state. You will receive email notifications along the way on the progress of your order, as well as tracking information to track your plants all the way to their new home! Why are some states excluded from shipping? Orders typically ship out within 2 business days. How does the delivery process work?Īll of our orders ship via FedEx Ground! Once your order is placed online, our magic elves get right to work picking, staging, boxing and shipping your trees. You'll find we carry young 1-gallons, up to more mature 7-gallons ranging anywhere from 6 inches to 6ft. While the industry-standard terminology is to call the sizes "Gallon Containers", that doesn't exactly translate to the traditional liquid "gallon" size we think of. Nursery containers come in a variety of different sizes, and old-school nursery slang has stuck. All tree, and nothin' but the tree! We measure from the top of the soil to the top of the tree the height of the container or the root system is never included in our measurements. As a result of the multi-year evaluation and additions, it has transformed into the West Side Malus collection which now contains 60 different kinds and over 140 specimens with highly desirable qualities. Part of this collection on the West Side participated in the National Crabapple Evaluation Program which evaluated new and disease-resistant varieties. The Arboretum's Crabapple Collection was started in 1924. There are about 55 different species in the genus Malus, and there are innumerable cultivars available in the landscape trade. Many of them are small in stature and can maintain visual interest throughout the changing seasons with spring flowers, fall fruit, textured bark and craggy branches in winter. Ĭrabapples are the most versatile of spring flowering trees for Midwest landscapes and are a great choice for the home garden. Disease resistance: apple-scab: excellent fire blight: good cedar-rust: good powdery mildew: good. ![]() ![]() Once mature, crabapples tolerate drought conditions, but benefit with a 3-4-inch layer of organic mulch. Prefers well-drained, slightly moist, and acidic to neutral soils. I will continue to monitor these trees for size in the years to come, but these trees are not even 10 feet tall at 25 years.Ĭultural Requirements: Plant in full sun for best flowering and fruiting. Most growers claim this variety grows to 18 feet, but I think these photos shed more light on Sugar Tyme's growth habits. Pink buds open to huge, blindingly-snow-white blossoms, followed by glossy red, winter-persistent apples. Sugar Tyme® Crabapple grows to about 10 feet, with a wide-spreading form.
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