If crabapple finds the right location and is planted there professionally, cultivation is reduced to a minimum. All important questions about the correct planting of Malus hybrids receive a compact answer here.
How do I plant a crabapple correctly?
For the optimal planting of a crabapple, choose a sunny, warm and airy location and humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil. The ideal planting time is between September and November, whereby the planting distance should be 300-400 cm for solitary plants and 150-200 cm for hedge planting.
Where does crabapple feel comfortable?
Allocate a crabapple a sunny, warm and airy location. The more sunlight the tree can absorb, the more opulent the flowers will be. An airy location allows the leaves to dry more quickly after rain and thus prevents the dreaded scab disease.
What should the soil be like?
For a crabapple to show its best side, we recommend nutrient-rich, humus-loose soil. A slightly acidic to neutral pH value is just as beneficial as a fresh, moist and well-drained condition. For cultivation in the bucket, we recommend a mix of compost soil (€12.00 on Amazon), some clay, sand and perlite breathing flakes.
When is planting time?
You can plant trees grown in containers throughout the entire growing season. As long as the ground is not frozen or extremely dry, a crabapple will establish itself quickly. The best planting time is September to November.
How is the ideal planting distance determined?
One of the characteristics of crabapple is that it grows as a shrub both in width and height. Its crown unfolds correspondingly expansively as a standard tree. As a solitary plant, we recommend a planting distance of 300 to 400 cm. To form a dense hedge as a shrub, place the plants at a distance of 150-200 cm.
What should you pay attention to when planting?
If you pay special attention to the following measures, the crabapple planting will be carried out professionally:
- The planting pit is so spacious that the root disc is a few centimeters below the soil surface
- The excavation is enriched with mature compost and horn shavings
- Press the soil firmly for a veritable ground seal
The pivotal point of a successful planting is the adequate water supply. If you water abundantly and regularly on the day of planting and in the following period, rooting will progress quickly.
Tip
Are you thinking about growing crabapples in a container? Then the two dwarf varieties 'Tina' and 'Pom Zai' come into focus. With a growth height of 120-150 cm, they spread a paradisiacal flair on the balcony and terrace. At the same time, the decorative flower and fruit trees act as easy-care shade providers.
