Red Barron Flowering Crabapple Tree
Malus 'Red Barron'
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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
Red Barron Flowering Crabapple Tree highlights at a glance!
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Mature Height
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones
Gorgeous and stunning, the Red Barron Flowering Crabapple (Malus x 'Red Barron') is a deciduous tree that offers 4-season ornamental interest! Your Red Barron Crabapple will amaze you when its profusion of red buds opens in May! Each spring, Red Barron drapes itself in striking clusters of fragrant red flowers that virtually cover the branches in scarlet intensity!
As the season progresses, the foliage emerges a coppery bronze, transitioning to dark green, before clothing your tree in brilliant orange for autumn. The falling leaves reveal the glorious color of the fruit, a deep, shiny red that gives your Crabapple its name. Not to be confused with the Red Baron Apple Tree, these bright red, cherry-sized Crabapple fruits ripen in early to late fall and often persist through the winter months.
The flowers are vital nectar resources for pollinators and the fruit is a fantastic food for wildlife and songbirds throughout the winter. Plus, while tart and puckery, Crabapples are actually edible for humans too!
Planting and Application:
These slim trees add pinpoint shade to garden beds and unique accents around the garden without worrying about sacrificing space! Easily tuck one into a garden bed or border as a 4-season accent and not lose room for other plants or garden space!
It's a terrific accent tree, with a narrow, upright nature that's perfect for smaller landscapes. If you have a spot for an ornamental tree, but not much space, Red Barron is for you! Red Barron Crabapple has a narrowly upright, columnar growth habit. Its low canopy has a typical clearance of two feet from the ground and is suitable for planting under power lines.
- Abundant Red Spring Bloom
- Fruit Persists All Winter
- Fragrant Blooms
- Bronze Foliage
- Four-Season Interest
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Although adaptive, full sunlight will provide the best color in your Red Barron. Very urban savvy, tolerant of most any soil as long as it's well-drained and mulched. Because of the great form this tree has, it needs little pruning or help from anyone to do anything except show off all year long. Use Nature Hills Root Booster to get your tree off to the best start!
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture & Fertility
- Mulched Beds & Prune When Dormant
- Easy to Grow
- Pollution Tolerant
Under ideal conditions, you can expect your Red Barron Ornamental Crabapple Tree to thrive in your yard for fifty years or more! So get growing one today by ordering at NatureHills.com!
