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City of Fort Collins

Red Barron flowering crabapple
Malus 'Red Barron'


  Not Native

Dimensions
Height: 20.0 ft. to 30.0 ft.
Spread: 12.0 ft. to 20.0 ft.
Growth Form
Tree
Program Association
Approved Street Trees
Wildlife Uses
Hummingbirds, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Urban Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Low, Moderate
Season of Bloom
April, May, June
Flower Color
Pink Shades, Red Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
No City Data
Design Considerations
Accent Plant, Air Pollution Tolerant, Fall Color, Small Spaces, Showy Flowers, Streetscape Plants, Winter Interest
Other Considerations
No City Data
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Acidic/Low pH, Loam, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
Yes
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

Very tough for almost any site. Flowers provide good spring color and they are often large enough to be used as street trees. Not a super tight columnar tree but a much tighter version of a crabapple. Good for narrow spaces and has nice pink flowers. Susceptible to scab.