Jarmin Marilee® Flowering Crabapple Tree

Marilee® is a narrow, upright flowering crabapple sold under the cultivar name ‘Jarmin’. Pink buds open to large, double white flowers in spring, and the tree produces very little fruit. ## Form and flowering The stiffly upright, inverted-cone shape suits courtyards, streetscapes, and planting near utility lines. It grows about 24 feet tall and 10 feet wide, creating a tall accent in a relatively narrow footprint. The [J. Frank Schmidt Marilee profile](https://jfschmidt.com/all-trees/trees/marilee-crabapple/) describes its shape, flowers, foliage, and disease resistance. Trees and Shrubs Online records ‘Jarmin’ as the cultivar denomination, lists Marilee® as an alternative name, and credits the selection to Marvin Jarmin. ## Growing conditions Plant in well-drained soil and give the upright crown room to grow. The J. Frank Schmidt profile rates the tree for USDA Zone 4 and reports good resistance to scab, fire blight, and cedar-apple rust, with excellent mildew resistance. ## Maintenance Water regularly while the tree establishes, then during prolonged dry spells. Prune in late winter to remove damaged or crossing branches and preserve the narrow central framework. Marilee is nearly fruitless, so it creates little fruit cleanup compared with many crabapples.