The Malus ‘Sugar Tyme’ (SUGAR TYME) is a truly sensational deciduous Crabapple tree, highly valued for its year-round appeal and exceptional resistance to disease. This tree offers a spectacular display in spring when it is smothered in a cloud of fragrant, pure white blossoms. Following the flowering period, it develops glossy, dark-green foliage that is highly attractive throughout summer. Its key feature is its small, bright-red ornamental fruit, which is prolific and often persists on the branches well into winter, providing fantastic colour and food for birds during the colder months.
Caring for Your ‘Sugar Tyme’
- Growing Conditions: This tree thrives in a position with full sun. It is a tough and cold-hardy tree, making it suitable for temperate climates with cold winters. It prefers well-draining, fertile soil.
- Watering: Water deeply and regularly while the tree is young and establishing its roots. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant, but will benefit from watering during long, dry periods, especially over summer.
- Feeding: Feed your Crabapple tree with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring before the new growth appears.
- Pruning: Prune during the dormant winter period to maintain a pleasing shape, remove any dead or crossing branches, and encourage good air circulation.
Usage in the Garden
The ‘Sugar Tyme’ Crabapple is an excellent ornamental feature tree due to its relatively compact size, perfect for small to medium-sized gardens. It looks magnificent as a standalone feature in a lawn, or it can be used to line an avenue or driveway. Its spectacular spring flowers and persistent winter fruit ensure it provides visual interest in the garden across all four seasons.
