Flowers are naturally pleasant to behold, but the art of developing them to become the delights they are is not quite the same. While the majority of them are grown at ground level, others grow well at a higher level, where they provide a magnificent cascade for all to see. A perfect example is the famous Crabapple tree, known for its beautiful aesthetics all year round.
The crabapple trees produce stunning flowers throughout all four seasons, where the buds and leaves colors offer the fascination over springtime. The fruits born over autumn match the immediate environment, becoming even more vibrant during fall. During winter, they provide the perfect accent to the landscape due to snow, making them the ideal flowering trees for your home, parking, school administration, or even commercial areas.
So, how do you get to grow the perfect crabapple tree in your yard, and what are the basic things that are worth noting?
Size of the tree – Flowering crabapple trees grow up to different sizes, but, in most cases, they won't go beyond 10-15 feet high. Some will average eight feet, and in rare cases, others will grow as high as 40 feet. With that knowledge in mind, you will be able to utilize the available space, and at the same time, provide adequate growing space for the tree picked.
Soil type – Essentially, find out about the pH levels and how fertile the soil is before planting your tree. The crabapple tree does well in well-maintained loam with a little mix of clay and sand. You can develop the soil by enriching it with what it does not contain. Acidic soil with a pH level of between 5.0 to 6.5 is the best for this particular tree. Other crop maintenance practices apply.
Tree shape – Like many trees, the crabapple tree may take different shapes, mostly due to environmental factors. It can take a horizontal, weeping, pyramidal, vase-shape, rounded, or columnar structures. The best part is that you can dictate which shape it takes from a young age. However, avoid stressing the tree too much when shaping it.
Maintenance – Maintenance is the most critical aspect in the development of the crabapple flowering tree. Everything that comes out, in the end, is determined by how well you manage your plant from a young age to the time it is flowering. The crabapple tree is highly sensitive to stress, and subjecting it to unfavorable environmental factors can affect its development negatively. Your local tree service company can always come in handy when it comes to maintaining crabapple trees.
Other factors – As with many different flowering trees, exposure to sunlight is essential to aid in the continuous development of flowers and fruits. Therefore, identify a place where your tree will be exposed to sunlight for the best part of the day. Also, ensure that you maintain the appropriate moisture levels in the soil, but do not get it overly moisturized or waterlogged.
Conclusion
What becomes of your flowering crabapple tree is determined by how well you make the above choices. A little understanding of tree care, though, is vital before laying the tree on the ground.
