Proven Winners? Show Time? Crabapple Tree - Malus 'Show Time'

Show Time™ Crabapple Tree (Malus 'Show Time')

The Show Time™ Crabapple is a stunning ornamental tree that delivers vibrant color from spring through winter with its bold magenta flowers, striking fall foliage, and persistent scarlet berries. This Proven Winners® selection has been rigorously tested to outperform standard varieties, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking year-round visual interest. Buy Show Time™ Crabapple online and bring a burst of seasonal color to your landscape with minimal effort.

Landscaping Uses

This medium-sized tree works beautifully as a specimen plant or planted in small groupings throughout your yard. Its naturally upright oval form makes it ideal for focal points in mixed borders, foundation plantings, or as a standalone accent in open lawn areas. The showy flowers attract pollinators while the winter berries provide food for wildlife, making it a wildlife-friendly addition to any landscape. You can also harvest the spring blooms and winter fruit for indoor floral arrangements.

Specifications

Height: 20–25 feet
Width: 15–20 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full sun
Water: Regular, weekly watering when soil is dry
Soil: Slightly acidic, well-draining
USDA Zones: 4–8

Why Homeowners Love It

• Breathtaking deep fuchsia flowers blanket the tree in spring, providing early-season color when most gardens are still waking up
• Eye-catching foliage transitions from deep green with rust undertones to brilliant red and orange hues in autumn
• Glossy red berries persist well into winter, extending visual appeal and attracting birds and pollinators
• Low-maintenance growth habit requires minimal pruning while maintaining an attractive, naturally balanced shape

Planting & Care

Choose a location with full sun and well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Dig a hole large enough for the root ball, position your tree, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly to settle the roots. Water weekly during the growing season or whenever soil feels dry to the touch. Apply a balanced 5-5-5 fertilizer in early spring each year to support vigorous growth. Light pruning in winter to remove any dead or damaged branches is all that's needed to maintain the tree's naturally attractive form, making this a genuinely low-maintenance choice for any landscape.