Species
Photo to come
Marilee Crabapple
Malus 'Marilee'
An ornamental crabapple; best in full sun, valued for spring bloom and form.
Sun
full sun (6+ hrs; morning–early afternoon especially)
Bloom
Mid-spring.
Care guide
Quick ID
Tree Best in full sun (6+ hours direct; morning to early afternoon especially beneficial)
Draper Microclimate Notes
If afternoon shade exists but morning sun is strong, may still perform acceptably
Issues & Treatments
Partial shade effects: Fewer blooms Less dense branching Increased fungal risk (see [[Powdery Mildew]]) Reduced ornamental impact
In my garden
backyard north‘Marilee’ · 1 plant
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
1
Plants
2025-05
Planted · ~1 yr
What I've done here
- 2026-05Spring mulch push (May 12–16)
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-03-17Pruned
mastersuite1 plant
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
1
Plants
May 2025
Planted · ~1 yr
What I've done here
- 2026-05Spring mulch push (May 12–16)
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-03-17Pruned