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Sugar Tyme Flowering Crab
Sugar Tyme Flowering Crab
$234.00
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Quantity
Low stock: 8 left
Malus 'Sugar Tyme'
Choose Sugar Tyme Flowering Crab if you want a tidy spring-flowering tree with strong disease resistance and winter fruit. The tradeoff: it is still a crabapple, so give it air, sun, and expect some fruit cleanup over time.
Buy This If
- You want white spring bloom.
- You value clean crabapple foliage.
- You like red winter fruit.
Skip This If
- You need an evergreen screen.
- You dislike fruit near walkways.
- The site stays wet.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | Spring bloom, red fruit, and a neat outline give it strong presence without overwhelming the yard. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a steady pace, not a fast shade-tree pace. |
| Maintenance | B+ | Disease resistance keeps spraying and leaf cleanup lower than many older crabapples, but pruning and fruit cleanup still matter. |
| Deer Resistance | C- | Deer readily browse and rub young trees like this, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B- | It works in moderate yards, but it is not the crabapple for a narrow strip or tight foundation bed. |
| Screening Value | D | It has seasonal density and a tree form, so choose something else for privacy. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Sugar Tyme for customers who want crabapple flowers without chasing leaf disease every year. Keep it out of cramped beds, and do not plant it where fruit drop will annoy you.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 17.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 15 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 15 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, oval |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it make a mess?
Some fruit eventually drops or gets taken by birds, so avoid tight walkways and patios if that bothers you.
Does it need spraying?
Usually not for routine disease control; its main value is cleaner foliage than many older crabapples.
Is it good for pollinators and birds?
Yes, spring flowers support pollinators and the small red fruit can feed birds into cold weather.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
We grow and source ornamental trees selected specifically for New England performance — not just appearance, but reliability, structure, and long-term success in local conditions.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22212
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