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RedCrocus Sugar Tyme Crabapple- Ornamental Deciduous Tree, Bird and Pollinator Friendly, Container & Garden Use, Fragrant Spring Blooms, Red Fruit 3-3.5" cal B&B

RedCrocus Sugar Tyme Crabapple- Ornamental Deciduous Tree, Bird and Pollinator Friendly, Container & Garden Use, Fragrant Spring Blooms, Red Fruit 3-3.5" cal B&B

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Sugar Tyme' Crabapple Malus 'Sugar Tyme'

Description

A compact, ornamental deciduous tree known for its prolific white blooms in spring and vibrant red fruit in fall. Features small, dark green foliage that turns shades of yellow and orange during autumn.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for small gardens, street plantings, and as an edible landscape feature. Its ornamental qualities make it perfect for focal points and visual interest in landscape designs.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Malus 'Sugar Tyme'
  • Common Name: Sugar Tyme Crabapple
  • Size & Growth: 8-12 ft tall, spreading 6-10 ft wide; slow to moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to Partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: Not typically suited for indoor growth
  • Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Use with caution; berries may be mildly toxic if consumed in large quantities
  • Fragrant: Yes, in spring blooms
  • Cut Flower: Yes, blooms ideal for floral arrangements
  • Grows Well With: Other ornamental trees and shrubs, perennials, and flowering bulbs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for best flowering and fruiting.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging.
  • Soil Type: Adaptable to a variety of soils, prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.
  • Humidity: Tolerates average garden humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to shape and remove any dead or crossing branches.
  • Winter Care: Mulch around the base in colder zones; avoid damage from harsh winter winds.
  • Planting Depth: Plant with the graft union slightly above soil level.
  • Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring annually.
  • Special Care: Watch for aphids and diseases; treat promptly.
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