Sugar Tyme Crabapple
Planted 2010
This crabapple has an upright, oval habit with a fast growth rate and a good resistance to diseases. Its foliage is dark green in the Summer. The spring pink buds open to an abundance of fragrant white flowers, which produce a bright red berry that is very persistent throughout the winter.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-20 ft. | 15-18 ft. | 4-7 | Fast | Medium |
Leaf
Alternate, simple, serrate, crisp dark green.
Fruit
Bright red, ½” wide, very persistent.
Flower
White, single.
Advantages
Adapts to many different soil types, does well in the heat, resistant to diseases and Japanese beetle.
Disadvantages
Messy fruit.