How to grow potted crabapple trees and what to pay attention to

Growth habits of crabapple trees

Potted crabapple trees prefer warm, sunny environments. They are extremely cold-resistant and can grow well at minus 15 degrees Celsius. Therefore, they can overwinter outdoors in the south. However, if the temperature is minus 30-40 degrees Celsius, you must take protective measures.

Light requirements for crabapple trees

Potted crabapple trees like sunlight and need to be provided with sufficient sunlight during the growth period. Pay attention to shade in summer to avoid direct sunlight. If the maintenance environment is relatively cool, it will grow poorly.

Crabapple tree growth temperature

The growth temperature of potted crabapple trees is best controlled between 10-20℃, which is the most suitable temperature for its growth. The maintenance temperature in winter is best above 0 degrees.

How to grow potted crabapple trees

Potted crabapple trees prefer loose and fertile soil, which can be prepared by mixing sand and leaf mold. The suitable growth temperature is 18-20℃. Proper shade is required in the high temperature summer. Water it every day in the summer and once every half a month in the winter. Apply some appropriate fertilizers according to the growth cycle of the plant.

Watering a Potted Crabapple Tree

The frequency of watering potted crabapple trees is different in each season. During the spring growing season, water can be watered every 5 days. In summer, water evaporates quickly, so water can be watered every day. In the morning and evening, water can be sprayed around the plant to keep it moist. In autumn, the temperature is lower, so water it once a week. In winter, water less or not at all.

Fertilizing a Potted Crabapple Tree

It is appropriate to fertilize potted crabapple trees with compound fertilizers. Before the flowering period, mainly apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, which can continuously provide sufficient nutrients for the growth of flowers. Pay attention to applying thin fertilizers frequently.

Pruning a Potted Crabapple Tree

Potted crabapple trees can be pruned in time to remove dead branches, weak branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, crossed branches, stacked branches, and excessive branches to promote the sprouting of new branches and increase the number of flower branches. After the flowers fade, the remaining flowers can be pruned and long branches can be shortened. Before winter, the lower branches and leaves can be pruned to reduce nutrient consumption and help the trees survive the winter better.

Propagation of crabapple tree by cuttings

Potted crabapple trees can be propagated by cuttings in spring, summer and autumn, with summer being more suitable. Choose 2-year-old strong branches with a length of 14-18 cm, trim the lower leaves, and then insert them into fertile soil. Water them thoroughly once, maintain them in a shady place, and keep the soil in the cutting bed moist. They will take root in about 30 days.

Precautions for potted crabapple tree maintenance

During the maintenance process, the potted crabapple tree must be placed in a ventilated place. A ventilated environment is more conducive to the growth of crabapple flowers. An overly shaded and closed environment is not conducive to the photosynthesis of crabapple flowers. Crabapple flowers will also cause problems such as slow growth or disease due to lack of fresh air.