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- Grower Sheet: Trees: Show Time Malus Professional Grower Sheet
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Meet the Breeder
Jim Zampini
Madison, Ohio
SHOW TIME™
Crabapple
Malus x
'Shotizam'
![Show Time crabapple is a pink blooming crabapple with a handsome rounded canopy](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Malus_Show_Time_SQ_3.jpg)
![A close up view of the pink flowers of Show Time crabapple](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Malus_Show_Time_SQ_4.jpg)
![The attractive red fruits of Show Time crabapple](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Malus_Show_Time_SQ_1.jpg)
![The lovely pink flowers of Show Time crabapple](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Malus_Show_Time_SQ_5.jpg)
![Show Time crabapple is a pink blooming crabapple with a handsome rounded canopy](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Malus_Show_Time_SQ_2.jpg)
![Show Time crabapple is a pink blooming crabapple with a handsome rounded canopy](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Malus_Show_Time_SQ_7.jpg)
- Bright pink flowers
- Attractive red fruits
- Upright habit
- Description
When spring comes, it’s show time for all crabapples, but this one really grabs the spotlight. The large, densely clustered fuchsia-red flowers turn the branches into columns of lush color. Deep green foliage has red tones of its own, especially as it emerges. In fall, red fruits glisten among the bright orange and red leaves. Oval, upright habit lends a touch of formality as a specimen or street tree. Recommended as a replacement for ‘Prairifire’ by Ohio State University.
As part of the Proven Winners ColorChoice Trees program, liners, whips, and finished plants are available only through the network of licensed growers.
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- USDA Zone
- 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Height
- 25'
- Width
- 15 - 20'
- Finish Time
- varies with starter plant size and type
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
Soil
Prefers slightly acidic soils; requires average moisture and good drainage.Pruning
Little to no pruning is needed.Uses
Specimen, allee, street treeGrowing Tips
Naturally grows with a rounded upright canopy for a stellar display.Features: Attracts pollinators, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Fragrant, Tree
Filters: Botanical genus: Malus, Common name: Crabapple, Retail program: Proven Winners® Trees, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Fragrant, Tree
Filters: Botanical genus: Malus, Common name: Crabapple, Retail program: Proven Winners® Trees, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage