![]() The first time I saw a Royal Raindrops (there are other species with equally grandiose names) Crabapple Tree in full blossom I had to stop and stare in admiration of its entire aura of majesty. There are different varieties, for example, here we’re discussing the Royal Raindrops Crabapple Tree, yet did you know that its parent is called The Golden Raindrops Crabapple Tree! What the Fuss is About The natural habitat of this Tree is in temperate regions of the world’s northern hemisphere, and they include the countries of Kazakhstan, Russia, and China.Ĭrabapples Trees also occupy the moderate areas of North America since they were brought to and planted in the Western Hemisphere (where they did very well) during the 18th century. If it is dry, it’s best to give it a good soaking.If there is no moisture, you should water if there is moisture, leave it.The easy way to tell if it needs water is to see if the soil is moist around the roots (the three-inch-deep finger test in the earth).Once the first season has passed, the Tree only needs to be watered in the absence of rain.To check on this, you can put your fingers in the soil down to about three inches to assess the moisture situation.After the initial six weeks settling in period, water once per week unless the ground receives moderate rain.While your newly planted Tree is establishing its root system into the soil (this usually takes about six weeks), it will need watering as often as two to four days for the first week or two, and after that, water it once a week.When pruning at the correct time, you can prune back the last year’s stems to half of their length at the end of every season. Avoid Spring pruning as it creates open cuts, and these are exposing your plant to fireblight. Throughout the Season – Pruningĭoing this will cause the loss of some of these pretty flowers however, it is still a good idea to prune this Tree in late Winter. Maybe you want to thin out a very heavily branched tree because that will help you with the plant’s appearance when you transplant. It’s unnecessary to prune after planting, other than getting a good shape and removing any broken branches. How to Care for a Royal Raindrops Crabapple Tree After Planting – Pruning Please space these trees between 10 to 20 feet apart – depending on the expected size, in maturity, of that particular variety.It looks great when positioned as a specimen/accent.Once the Tree is established and growing strong, it does have some drought tolerance.The plant is easily adaptable to an extensive range of soils.It needs well-drained, acidic soil, in full sun – six to eight hours per day.This Tree grows best in a medium moisture situation.Take the mulch and start adding it, but make sure you don’t put it against the Tree’s trunks or stems.It would be best if you saw the top of the root ball, so it should be slightly higher than its surrounding soil.Steep thoroughly in water from the top of the ball.Now you can fill up the rest of the hole to the top of the ball by putting the soil back.Finally, take that exposed burlap off the top of the ball.Remove (or bend back) the top one-third of the metal basket.Now take the Tree (which is straight and positioned to your taste), cut, and remove the cord that holds it all together.Next, pour/spray water onto that soil until it is thoroughly soaked/drenched. ![]()
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