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
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 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
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 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