Malus x 'Shotizam'
ShowTime' Crabapple
Flowering Crabapple
Plant Family:
Rosaceae
Tree, Broadleaf
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
Apr
to:
May
Fuchsia pink flower that are very abundant
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
Yes
Foliage:
Green
Deciduous
green with red tones
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Cultivar
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4-8
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
No
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
15-22'
Spread:
12-20'
Growth Rate:
Medium Growing
Native Habitat:
Malus are native to USA in woodland and on woodland borders
Soil:
Moist, well drained soil, slightly acidic
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Organic, Native
Long Term:
Pruning if needed
Winter:
Spring:
Prune after the crabapple blooms in soring if needed to remove dead or damaged wood or brances that rub or cross over. Remove suckers at the base of the tree as soon as they appear.
Summer:
Fall:
Common Problems
No serious insect or disease problems.
Diseases:
Fire Blight
Insects:
Also called: