Malus 'Sugar Tyme'

'Sugar Tyme' Crabapple

Malus ‘Sugar Tyme’ is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree with pale pink buds that open to fragrant single white flowers, clean green foliage, and abundant bright red fruit that persists well into winter. It has an upright oval habit and is especially valued for its heavy fruit display, reliable disease resistance, and neat, classic crabapple form.

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 12–15' W x 14–18' H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Upright, spreading, oval
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained soil; moderate water
Bloom Time / Length: Spring
Wildlife: Pollinators, birds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen tree, lawn tree, street tree, or accent in residential and commercial landscapes. The persistent red fruit gives it strong fall and winter interest, and it is widely regarded as one of the better crabapple selections for overall disease resistance and dependable ornamental performance.

Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then during dry spells as needed. Prune mainly to maintain structure and remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. 

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

14-18'

Width

12-15'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pale Pink

Leaf color

Dark Spring Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant

Shape

Oval, Spreading, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No