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Wrong spot for a Rejoice Crabapple? #872754
Asked June 12, 2024, 9:37 AM EDT
Douglas County Minnesota
Expert Response
Apple trees, including Crabapples, need full sun to flower and fruit. That generally means 6 hours or more a day. That could be morning and afternoon sun if combined, they total 6 or more hours.
If you feel they put your tree in the wrong place, I would call the nursery and have someone knowledgeable come out to assess the situation. Your tree should be warranted.
The tree gators are great. They offer a slow drip which means you are watering deeply. You want the trees roots to reach deep for water as that will help it in times of drought. If we don’t continue to get good rainfall, make sure your tree gets 10 gallons per week. Keep it well watered until the ground freezes this year. Keep it well watered for the first 3 years to give it a long life.