Red Barron Crabapple

Malus 'Red Barron'

Planted 2021

This crabapple is a medium sized tree that starts out with a narrow vase-like shape, but as it ages the width increases. Its leaves are a dark green with a reddish tinge, great for Fall color. The flowers and fruit are dark red, with the fruit growing up to ½” in diameter. This tree is susceptible to scab.

Red Barron Crabapple
Close up of Red Barron Crabapple leaf
Red Barron Crabapple bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
20 ft. 12 ft. 5-7 Medium Low

Leaf

Alternate, serrate, elliptical, dark green with a reddish tinge.

Fruit

Glossy dark red, 1/2".

Flower

Very deep red buds that open to reddish-pink flowers.

Advantages

Adapts to many different soil types.

Disadvantages

Messy fruit, susceptible to scab, middle age spread up to 25’.