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Crabapple, Sugar Tyme #10

$14999

Sugar Tyme Crabapple
Malus x 'Sugar Tyme'

  • Height: Typically 10–15 feet tall in Michigan’s climate
  • Spread: Approximately 10–12 feet wide
  • Spacing: Plant 10–12 feet apart for a tidy, productive display
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Deciduous

Description

Sugar Tyme Crabapple offers a stunning display of abundantly fragrant blossoms in early spring, filling the landscape with a refreshing aroma and a splash of elegant color. As the season progresses, these blossoms give way to a profusion of small, glossy, tart fruits that provide a delightful contrast to the tree’s refined form. The fruit’s crisp tartness makes it perfect for transforming into jellies, preserves, or even enjoying as a zesty snack. Although partially self-sterile, Sugar Tyme produces its finest crop when cross-pollinated with a compatible crabapple—consider planting a second cultivar nearby to maximize fruit set. With its compact size and inspiring seasonal transitions, this crabapple adds a polished and uplifting accent to any Michigan landscape.

General Care

  • Sunlight: Requires full sun—at least 6 hours of direct light daily—to encourage abundant flowering and optimal fruit production.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil; amending heavier soils with organic matter improves drainage and moisture retention.
  • Watering: Water consistently during the establishment phase; mature trees tolerate brief dry spells but perform best with regular moisture during extended heat, particularly during fruit development.
  • Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperatures, keeping mulch slightly away from the trunk to ensure proper airflow.
  • Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape the tree, promoting a polished structure and robust bloom and fruit production.

Sugar Tyme Crabapple brings a stunning blend of fragrant blossoms, attractive form, and refreshing tart fruit to Michigan landscapes—an inspiring, refined display that delights from spring through fall.