Malus coronaria aka Sweet Crab Apple

With its straightforward care requirements, Sweet Crab Apple is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.

Sweet Crab Apple should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

If you're planting Sweet Crab Apple, you need to make sure you use a potting soil that can retain moisture. While the soil should still be able to drain well, it should contain plenty of organic matter like coco coir or sphagnum moss to help it stay moist and nourish the roots of your plants. This is especially important since Sweet Crabapple is especially sensitive to dry soil. You can also add other amendments, such as compost, to help retain moisture and provide extra nutrients to your plants. Be sure to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy, throughout the growing season. With the right soil and proper care, your Sweet Crab Apple will thrive!

To ensure optimal growth, the Sweet Crab Apple prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

The Sweet Crab Apple is known for its slow growth and doesn't require fertilizing beyond its potting soil. Replacing the soil in its pot once a year should offer it sufficient nutrition. It's essential to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not from fertilizers.

Sweet Crab Apple grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.

Sweet Crab Apple’s native range is Eastern N. America - New York to South Carolina, west to Kansas.