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Malus Red Baron
Common Name: Red Baron Crabapple
Malus ‘Red Barron’ A small ornamental crabapple tree with a narrowly upright to columnar habit when young, maturing a bit broader with age. It is grown for dark red flower buds that open to deep rosy pink or red flowers in spring, followed by glossy green to bronze-green foliage and abundant dark red 1/2-inch fruit that adds fall interest and can persist into the season. Type: Ornamental tree Mature Size: 5–8' wide x 12–15' high USDA Zones: 4–8 Form: Narrowly upright to columnar, becoming somewhat rounded with age Light: Full sun Soil / Water: Adaptable to reasonably well-drained garden soil; moderate water Bloom Time / Length: Spring Wildlife: Bees, birds Features & Landscape Uses: A strong choice for narrow spaces, smaller landscapes, and accent planting where a vertical flowering tree is needed. The dark flowers, persistent red fruit, and orange fall color give it multi-season interest. Sources also describe it as useful for attracting birds and pollinators. Care: Plant in full sun for best bloom, fruit set, and foliage quality. Prune in late winter as needed to maintain structure and airflow. Crabapple disease resistance can vary by site and region, so good sun and air circulation still matter even for improved cultivars.
| Plant Type: | Flowering Ornamental Tree |
| Width: | 5-8' |
| Height: | 12-15' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Fruit Color | Red Violet |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Bees, Birds |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Vase Shaped |
| Soil Type | Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |
