Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

4-8.

Mature Height:

15-20 ft

Mature Width:

15-25 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

15-25 ft

Growth Rate:

Fast

Flower Color:

Pink

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR

Crabapple - Robinson

Malus 'Robinson'
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8.
$69.95
SKU: CRAROB05G
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Description

The Robinson Crabapple is a standout ornamental tree known for its brilliant pinkish-red flowers, lush summer foliage, and stunning fall color. This fast-growing variety provides multi-season interest, with persistent red fruits that attract birds in winter. It is also highly adaptable, making it a low-maintenance yet visually striking choice for landscapes, streetscapes, and gardens.

Key Features:

  • Showy Spring Flowers: Bursts into masses of pinkish-red blooms in early spring, creating a spectacular display.
  • Attractive Foliage: New leaves emerge reddish-bronze and mature to rich green, transitioning to brilliant orange-red in fall.
  • Small, Persistent Fruit: Bright red crabapples (½-inch diameter) remain on the tree into winter, providing food for birds.
  • Disease Resistance: Demonstrates good resistance to common crabapple diseases such as scab, mildew, and rust.
  • Fast Growth & Strong Form: Quickly develops into a rounded canopy, making it a great choice for shade and ornamental appeal.

Mature Size:

  • Height: 15–25 feet
  • Spread: 15–25 feet
  • Growth Rate: Fast (faster than many other crabapple varieties)

USDA Hardiness Zones:

  • Zones: 4–8

Care Instructions:

  • Sunlight: Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for best bloom and fruit production.
  • Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but adapts to a wide range of soil types.
  • Watering: Water deeply during the first year; drought-tolerant once established.
  • Pruning: Best pruned in late winter to remove dead or crossing branches and maintain shape.
  • Disease Resistance: Relatively low-maintenance, though occasional monitoring for fire blight or cedar apple rust is recommended.

Landscape Uses:

  • Perfect specimen tree for front yards and gardens
  • Ideal for street planting due to its tolerance of urban conditions
  • Wildlife-friendly, attracting pollinators in spring and birds in winter
  • Provides year-round beauty, from spring blooms to colorful fall foliage and winter fruit

With its fast growth, breathtaking spring flowers, and brilliant fall color, the Robinson Crabapple is an excellent choice for those looking to add a low-maintenance yet high-impact ornamental tree to their landscape.

More Information: Crabapple Growing Guide
Shipping

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We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions. 

If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.

Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

Crabapple trees need ample sun and water to grow. They take about a year to establish, and during that time need regular watering. Water for 10 minutes once a week during the hot days of summer and spring, and then decrease that to once a month in fall and winter. Once crabapples are established they need little additional watering. Prune in the spring after the crabapple has stopped blooming.

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Customer Reviews

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Sabine Kessler
Crabapple Tree

The beautiful little tree arrived with heat damage on the ends and barely any roots. It seemed it was ripped out of the ground and placed in the shipping pot with no soil but some sort of medium that did not let the roots get water but instead is light for shipping. I wrote a note to their customer service on what to do but received no reply. I immediately unpacked the tree and planted it; gave it a lot of water, and also doused the leaves regularly. With a lot of care, it now has survived one week. The tree is beautiful - the shipping was a disaster.

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Ron Romine

Trees arrived in good shape and good root system

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Neal Vickers
Great trees

Arrived in great shape, about 3/8", and good root ball. Very satisfied.

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Walter Hall

Crabapple Robinson

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David Abraham
Happy Customer

I couldn't be more pleased with the crabapple tree we recently purchased from Plant Me Green. It arrived promptly and in great condition. I got it planted the next day and so far (a little over a week) it is holding up very well. Thank you Plant Me Green.

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