Pink Sparkles® Flowering Crabapple

Malus x 'Malusquest'

$1,099⁹¹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Pink Sparkles® Flowering Crabapple highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Malus x 'Malusquest'
Growing Zones

4-8
Mature Height

12 - 18 feet
Mature Spread

10 - 15 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

After Flowering
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 4-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

Pink Sparkles® Flowering Crabapple Tree (Malus x 'Malusquest') is a shiny new hybrid cross of the beloved 'Prairifire' and 'Red Jewel' Crabapple trees! As usual, the offspring carries all the qualities of both parents! Crimson buds burst open into soft pinkish-white blossoms that are fragrant and wonderful to behold! At one point on your tree, it will be filled with all three bud and blossom colors before fading to soft sparkling pink!

Flowering Crabapple Trees fill out in glossy leaves and Pink Sparkles® is remarkably disease resistant, so those leaves will look great all growing season! But what this tree has in ample amounts is the glossy, highly decorative, bright red tiny fruit that will cover this entire tree! Persistent until spring, you'll have all the bees and butterflies in your yard all spring, and then local songbirds by the flock in fall, winter and early spring too!

Pink Sparkles® is very cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 through 8 and reliably flower every spring! Growing moderately to a mature height of 12-18 feet tall and a tidy spread of 10-15 feet wide, these are mostly rounded and compact growing ornamental trees!

Planting and Application:

Flowering Crabapple Tree deserves to be the center of attention! Year-round ornamental appeal from the flush of spring flowers to the glossy green foliage and shade to the gorgeous fruit set that persists the rest of the year! Set one by your front door or line your driveway with a row of these fragrant blossoms! A single specimen by your back seating area or outside a favorite window will provide year-round delight.

Pink Sparkles® lets you enjoy fall and winter interest with the shiny red fruit that dangles delightfully from every branch - unless the local songbirds carry them all away for you! Snip a few for winter décor both indoors and out, or just sit back and watch as snow collects on these glossy red fruits in the yard! Group for dramatic showcasing and shade, not to mention the pollinator and wildlife draw. These are perfect for lining your street without worrying about powerlines.

Gorgeous Soft Pinkish-White Fragrant Blossoms
Mid-Sized Rounded Canopy
Persistent Shiny Red Fruit
Pollinator & Bird-Friendly!
Specimen, Street Tree & Accent

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Crabapple Trees need full sun to flower and fruit the best! Plant in a very well-drained site with ample organic matter and consistent yet moderate moisture. Provide a bed of mulch to insulate and retain moisture best. Prune right after flowering so you don’t miss any of next year's flowers! In summer, it's also the best time to remove suckers that may form at the base of your tree.

Full Sun
Average Moisture & Mulched Beds
Adaptable to Most Well-Drained Soils
Prune After Flowering
Very Hardy & Disease Resistant!

Pink Sparkles® Flowering Crabapple Tree is going to be your new favorite ornamental flowering jewel to crown your landscape this spring! Hurry and order yours in time for fall planting season at NatureHills.com!