1. Planting: Plant your Indian Summer Crabapple in a location that receives full sun and has well-draining soil. Ensure there is enough room for the tree's size once it reaches maturity.

Dig a hole twice the size of the tree’s root ball and mix in some compost. Plant your tree, holding the tree trunk straight as you backfill the soil. Add a layer of mulch to conserve moisture, keeping the mulch from directly touching the tree’s trunk.

2. Watering: Crabapple trees have average watering needs. Water frequently in the tree’s first year. Once it’s established, water only during periods of drought.

3. Fertilizing: Add a well-balanced fertilizer for trees and shrubs once a year in early spring.

4. Pruning: Crabapple trees require very little pruning. Avoid pruning in early spring. Remove any diseased or dead branches and any additional branches for shaping, preferably in late winter.

5. Pollination: Crabapple trees are self-fertile. No additional trees are needed to produce fruit, though additional apple or crabapple trees will increase fruiting.