Shrubby crab in summer

[LanceMac10]

Crab Apple in summer, before a little trim. Oopps, no after....

 

[sorce]

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Crab Apple in summer, before a little trim. Oopps, no after....

Must be an empty can!

Sorce

 

[M. Frary]

Must be an empty can!

Probably like the last of a group of full ones!
Trimmed what Lance?
Are you sure you gave it a trim?

 

[Kandoloh]

Mmm that's a refreshing beverage on a hot day!!

 

[LanceMac10]

I should have stated no after shot....here is some from today with a firethorn thrown in for good measure!







Thanks for looking....

 

[LanceMac10]

Figured I give this one a bump......looks kinda' like Caddytaste's........Something to shoot for, Darlene?

 

[Cadillactaste]

Figured I give this one a bump......looks kinda' like Caddytaste's........Something to shoot for, Darlene?

Thanks @LanceMac10 Sure is something to shoot for! Thanks for tagging me. Lovely tree.

 

[Cadillactaste]

I should have stated no after shot....here is some from today with a firethorn thrown in for good measure!

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Thanks for looking....

Lovely with the tiny fruit! And that pyracantha is AMAZING in its own right! Thanks again...for the tag.

 

[LanceMac10]

Almost time to repot. I'm gonna' slap it in this other one....not quite right, but time to get it some wear and tear......gets a good wack - back this year.

 

[sorce]

Nice....

It will look great on that slab!
Beautiful contrast to the flowers and fruit.

Oh...you mean the pot?

Sorce

 

[sorce]

Must be an empty bottle!

Sorce

 

[_#1_]

You got crabs...! Lovely tree with the little fruits.

I'm expecting a apple tree next week and was wondering what substrate you're using.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Lovely naked tree you got there! Love the pot selection...love the softer edges of it.

 

[LanceMac10]

You got crabs...! Lovely tree with the little fruits.

I'm expecting a apple tree next week and was wondering what substrate you're using.

Currently in Turface, bark and some gravel, I think.....

 

[Cadillactaste]

Hey @LanceMac10 I've heard deciduous trees set rather quickly...do you find that with the crabapple? Curious what to expect from wiring...if when removed if I will have to just wire new growth...or, backtrack and rewire what I remove and the new growth.

 

[LanceMac10]

These seem pretty flexible. At least the newer growth is.
Wire, grow, cutback, wire, grow etc........for flowers though, prune early( before end of June?) then let grow so the tree can set flower buds.
At least that's how I do it.

 

[Cadillactaste]

These seem pretty flexible. At least the newer growth is.
Wire, grow, cutback, wire, grow etc........for flowers though, prune early( before end of June?) then let grow so the tree can set flower buds.
At least that's how I do it.

So you don't do any pruning after June? Yes, I found no major issues wiring mine the other day. Yup...intentions of as you state. Was just curious if they seem to hold or not once wire is removed. I found wiring enjoyable...not that I grasp the just of it. So I guess it doesn't really matter. Do you do a slight defoliating when you wire while in leaf?

 

[LanceMac10]

One or two prunings in spring and if needed, early summer. The tree needs time to set flower buds. Pruning too late could lead to more vegetative growth, not flower bud production.
Hell, you might even be cutting off flower buds.
Spray for fungus in the spring as leaves emerge, the uptake is better at that time. Spray for aphids and such as the new shoots extend, their drawn to the tender, sweet growth.
Spray at the second flush as well....trust me, they can't resist.....damn bugs!!
Not an expert, just some things I've observed that might help you!

 

[aml1014]

One or two prunings in spring and if needed, early summer. The tree needs time to set flower buds. Pruning too late could lead to more vegetative growth, not flower bud production.
Hell, you might even be cutting off flower buds.
Spray for fungus in the spring as leaves emerge, the uptake is better at that time. Spray for aphids and such as the new shoots extend, their drawn to the tender, sweet growth.
Spray at the second flush as well....trust me, they can't resist.....damn bugs!!
Not an expert, just some things I've observed that might help you!

I'll be taking this advise as well for my recently collected apple. Thanks much.

Aaron

 

[LanceMac10]

Time to repot, and see if I can get it into this pot instead....