Proven Winners? Sweet Sugar Tyme? Crabapple

Proven Winners® Sweet Sugar Tyme® Crabapple

The Sweet Sugar Tyme Crabapple is a compact flowering tree that transforms your yard with four-season visual interest. This award-winning variety delivers soft pink buds that bloom into pristine white flowers each spring, followed by brilliant red fruit that persists through winter weather. When you buy Proven Winners® Sweet Sugar Tyme® Crabapple online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're investing in a proven landscape performer that requires minimal maintenance while delivering maximum seasonal charm.

Landscaping Uses

This semi-dwarf crabapple works beautifully as a specimen tree in small to medium yards, along sidewalks, in commercial landscapes, or planted beneath utility lines where overhead space is limited. Its manageable size makes it ideal for foundation plantings, garden beds, or clustered with other small trees for enhanced visual impact. The persistent winter fruit also attracts birds, making it a wonderful choice for wildlife-focused gardens.

Specifications

Height: 10 feet
Width: 10 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Moderately fertile, well-draining
USDA Zones: 4–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Delicate spring blooms and showy red fruit extend visual interest across all four seasons
• Bronze-gold fall foliage adds another layer of seasonal color
• Disease-resistant and drought-tolerant with minimal pruning requirements
• Proven Winners genetics ensure superior performance compared to standard varieties

Planting & Care

Plant your crabapple in a sunny location with moderately fertile, well-draining soil. Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball, position the tree, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly to settle the roots. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, water when soil feels dry 3 inches down. Apply a balanced 5-5-5 fertilizer in early spring annually. Light, optional pruning in late winter removes any dead or damaged branches while maintaining the tree's naturally attractive form.