![]() ![]() 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. Both the blossom and crab apples are beautiful features of Malus Sugar Tyme and make it a great choice of tree for the garden. It can be found under the Proven Winners brand. Origin: This crabapple was bred and introduced by Jim Zampini at Lake County Nursery in Ohio. Its crown is oval in shape and reaches about 10 feet in diameter. Part of this collection on the West Side participated in the National Crabapple Evaluation Program which evaluated new and disease-resistant varieties. Habit: Sweet Sugar Tyme is a small deciduous tree that grows just 10 feet tall. 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. One member has or wants this plant for trade. The foliage color is a golden red in the fall and looks. Flowering Crabapple 'Sugar Tyme' Malus 3 more photos VIEW GALLERY View all varieties of Apples 2 vendors have this plant for sale. The main diseases of crabapple are scab, fire blight, rusts, leaf spot and powdery mildew. Flower Season Spring Mature Size 10' 10' Height 10' Spread 10' Plant is not sold online. Sugar Tyme Crabapple is a deciduous tree with slender, dark green leaves for a full, vibrant appearance. Most growers claim this variety grows to 18 feet, but I think these photos shed more light on Sugar Tyme's growth habits. Be The First To Rate This 5 4 3 2 1 See all reviews Exposure Sun The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours). 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. The Sugar Tyme Crab Apple is a beautiful flowering tree that is reliable in both very cold zones and hot & humid ones too. ![]()
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