Dkozi

Joanie,

It may possibly flower at the same time next year given it expiriences the same weather. However alot also depends on it's povinence. That is how the plant is programmed to flower, break buds, set fruit, and new buds from it's genetic heritage. An example would be taking a bald cypress from down south to up here around Chicago, technically speaking the are the same species and should survive the same hardiness but the bald cypress that originated in say mississippi will likely not do as well this far north since it will tend to want to grow earlier and go into winter dormancy later and would likely suffer for it. If all else fail take some cutting next year and wait a little for them to mature. P.s. Any species of malus should help to encourage fruiting. It's not uncommon for apple orchards to grow flowering crabs for their ability to pollenate so prolifically. Good luck. -D