Hot-pink spring fireworks, glossy foliage, and a parade of tiny fruit, a small tree that knows how to put on a show
FEATURES:
- Vibrant hot-pink blooms that open in spring with serious curb-appeal impact
- Compact, ornamental form that fits beautifully in front yards and smaller gardens
- Glossy green summer foliage that looks clean and polished through the season
- Small ornamental fruit that adds late-season interest and feeds backyard birds
- Fall color in bronze to golden-yellow tones for a warm finish to the season
- Great for pollinators during bloom time, a spring “welcome sign” for bees
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Treat it like the spring centerpiece and keep the supporting cast simple. A dark evergreen backdrop makes pink blooms pop, and a low underplanting of white or pale blue perennials keeps the look crisp instead of chaotic. Think: big bloom energy, clean styling.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 12-15' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 12-15' apart
Show Time™ Crabapple
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Malus x 'Shotizam'
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Hot-pink spring fireworks, glossy foliage, and a parade of tiny fruit, a small tree that knows how to put on a show
FEATURES:
- Vibrant hot-pink blooms that open in spring with serious curb-appeal impact
- Compact, ornamental form that fits beautifully in front yards and smaller gardens
- Glossy green summer foliage that looks clean and polished through the season
- Small ornamental fruit that adds late-season interest and feeds backyard birds
- Fall color in bronze to golden-yellow tones for a warm finish to the season
- Great for pollinators during bloom time, a spring “welcome sign” for bees
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Treat it like the spring centerpiece and keep the supporting cast simple. A dark evergreen backdrop makes pink blooms pop, and a low underplanting of white or pale blue perennials keeps the look crisp instead of chaotic. Think: big bloom energy, clean styling.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 12-15' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 12-15' apart
Why plant Show Time™ Crabapple?
Lights, camera, ACTION! The new Show Time™ Flowering Crabapple Tree will put on a crowd-pleasing production in your garden, complete with delightful scene changes throughout the year. In spring, the drama unfolds outside your window with practically fluorescent fuchsia blossoms that will draw rave reviews from guests and neighbors (not to mention from thosevaluable pollinators). In fall, the foliage will take on warm hues of gold and orange before stepping aside to give the pretty polished red crabapples the stage to themselves. The fruits last most of the winter, until they are finally soft and sweet enough for the songbirds to swoop in and devour them in the final act. Bravo! Show Time™ Crabapple got its big break in Perry, Ohio, where it was discovered and introduced by Lake County Nursery. LCN is known for its hardy, strong-performing plant introductions, and Crabapples are one of their specialties. To make the cut, the folks at Lake County look for Crabs with “superiority in disease resistance, foliage, flower, and form, in that order.” Other growers have also given Show Time™ two thumbs up, and many even prefer it to the popular Prairie FireCrabapple, which has a similar vibrant pink flower color. Although Show Time™ is a showstopper in the landscape, it’s no diva. It shows good resistance to the diseases that may affect Crabs, and it’s tough enough to handle winters in Maine and Minnesota.
How to use Show Time™ Crabapple in the landscape?
Cedar waxwings are especially fond of Crabapple fruits, and if you’re lucky, you may be treated to a special show of these lovely, distinctive birds making a meal of Show Time™ Crabapples. When the fruits are gone, you can always hang a birdfeeder from its branches and let the show go on!
How To Plant Show Time™ Crabapple
Sugar Tyme™ Crabapple is an excellent tree for the novice gardener—it’s simple to grow and will only get bigger and more beautiful with each passing year. This is a tree that likes an open, sunny area with good air circulation. It isn’t picky about soil and will even grow in heavy clay. Sugar Tyme™ will need regular irrigation if rain is lacking while it gets settled into your landscape, so keep it supplied with water for the first year or two. Not too much! It doesn’t appreciate sitting in wet soil. Pruning needs will be minimal. This selection naturally attains a balanced, upright-pyramidal form on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The blooms are vibrant hot pink in spring, creating a bold, high-impact flower display.
Yes, it produces small ornamental crabapples that add late-season interest and are often enjoyed by birds. Fruit size and persistence can vary with weather and local conditions.
Prune in late winter to early spring while the tree is dormant. Focus on removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches and opening the canopy slightly for airflow. Avoid heavy pruning during the growing season.
