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Crabapple - Sugar Tyme®
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8.
Description
The Sugar Tyme® Crabapple is a top-performing, disease-resistant variety known for its abundant white spring blossoms, persistent red fruits, and attractive year-round appeal. This compact, upright tree is an ideal choice for adding beauty and structure to landscapes with minimal maintenance.
Key Features:
- Showy Spring Flowers: Covered in fragrant, pure white blossoms in mid-spring, attracting pollinators.
- Persistent Red Fruit: Bright red crabapples (½-inch diameter) remain on the tree through winter, providing interest and food for birds.
- Glossy Green Foliage: Leaves remain lush and healthy throughout summer before turning golden-yellow in fall.
- Excellent Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to apple scab, fire blight, rust, and powdery mildew, making it a low-maintenance choice.
- Compact and Upright Form: A well-shaped tree with a naturally rounded, upright growth habit, perfect for small landscapes.
Mature Size:
- Height: 15–18 feet
- Spread: 12–15 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- Zones: 4–8
Care Instructions:
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering and fruiting.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil, but adapts to a variety of conditions.
- Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning required; best pruned in late winter to remove dead or crossing branches.
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to common crabapple diseases, requiring little to no chemical treatment.
Landscape Uses:
- Perfect as a specimen tree for yards and gardens
- Ideal for street or sidewalk planting due to its upright growth habit
- Attracts pollinators in spring and provides winter food for birds
- Four-season appeal, offering flowers, colorful fruit, and fall foliage
With its beautiful white flowers, vibrant red fruit, and strong disease resistance, the Sugar Tyme® Crabapple is an exceptional ornamental tree for those seeking year-round beauty with minimal upkeep.
More Information: Crabapple Growing Guide
Shipping
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- We offer $15 flat-rate shipping on all eligible orders.
- Orders over $100 ship FREE.
- Replacement tree shipments are $15 per box.
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How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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