Robinson Flowering Crabapple Tree
Malus 'Robinson'
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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.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Disease resistant, Flowering, Fall Color/Interest, Ornamental Berries/Fruit, and Attracts pollinators
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Height
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Width
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Flower Color
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Leaf Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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FragrantYes
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-8
Show-Stopping Pink Blooms - Robinson Crabapple Tree!
- Four Seasons of Interest
- Amazing Flower Show in the Spring
- Clouds of Fragrant Pink Blossoms
- Red-Tinted New Spring Growth
- Wonderful Foliage
- Great Specimen Tree!
- Dark Red Fruit
- Showy And Persists Fall & All Winter Long
- Attracts Bird, Bees & Butterflies
- Four Seasons of Interest
- Urban Environment Tolerant
- Cold Hardy
- Good Disease Resistance
There are a few trees that could really be considered amazing spring bloomers - the kind that photographers search out for photoshoots and romantic comedies show lovers picnicking under. Robinson Flowering Crabapple Tree (Malus 'Robinson') sits at the top of that list!
You'll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't love the exuberant flush of color that the Robinson Flowering Crabapple delivers each spring. The tree will be absolutely covered in huge, deep-pink flowers! Sweet and fragrant, these flowers will be covered in pollinators as well!
Early spring also brings red-tinted new growth, creating a fantastic two-tone hue and contrasts with the rest of your landscape’s bright green new foliage. The handsome leaves provide dappled shade all summer! Maturing to a wonderful rounded shape, these are quite picturesque beauties all year long.
Summers green with occasionally bronzed leaves take on an orange fall color, plus you get decorative dark red fruit! Textured bark and persistent fruit carry you through the winter, rounding out four solid seasons of interest!
Talk about a captivating, dramatic specimen tree! The Robinson Crabapple Tree is quite the show-stopper and never fails to draw a crowd.
How to Use Robinson Crabapple Tree In The Landscape
A romantic selection such as Robinson is a definitive front and center specimen tree for your front yard landscape! You’ll have everyone driving by slower to have a look at the profusion of fluffy pink spring blossoms!
A great size for use throughout the landscape, use these trees for shade, ornamental accents, and for the 4 seasons of beauty that they lend your property! Soften that corner of your home or garage, cast dappled shade over your seating areas, or make a picturesque display outside your favorite window so you’ll be able to witness their beauty year-round!
Reaching mature size quickly, you won’t have to wait long to get the ornamental benefits these flowering trees provide!
Perfect for attracting loads of beneficial pollinators with the spring flower display, and drawing flocks of birds in autumn as they fatten up for the winter on the abundant crop of glossy red fruit! Lasting through the winter, if the songbirds don’t fly off with them, you’ll have these red gems dangling throughout the snows of winter.
Hardy and easy-care trees, Crabapples handle tougher urban environments and air pollution, and look good doing it! Without many issues as far as pests and diseases, you’ll just have to sit back and enjoy!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Hardy and adaptable, Robinson thrives in USDA growing zones 4 through 8. This magnificent flowering ornamental tree grows to be 20 feet tall and 20 feet wide when planted properly. You will want to plant this tree in full sun with well-drained soil for the best growth possible!
Plant in enriched soil that does not become soggy. Keep young trees well-watered and do not allow them to dry out between waterings until they’re established. Add Nature Hills Root Booster while planting for a life-long symbiotic relationship with the tiny feeder roots.
The horticulturists at Nature Hills suggest using 3-4 inches of mulch over the top of the root system for all your new landscape plants to buffer the soil temperatures, maintain even moisture to reduce stress, and increase the aesthetics of your plantings! Always keep the mulch away from the trunks or plant stems at least 6 inches.
Situate yours in an area that is protected from frost pockets and with good air circulation. Prune to keep an open canopy so that both sunlight and airflow reach the interior. Head over to read more on Crabapple Tree Care in our Garden Blog where more Fruit Tree Planting, Fruit Tree Pruning, and Crabapple Tree Information can be found!
Robinson Crabapple Tree is incredibly pest and disease-resistant and known to be far more resistant than other Crabapple trees. This tree won’t require much work from yourself to maintain its natural elegant beauty.
Robinson Ornamental Crabapple is one of our most popular spring trees, so make sure to order yours before we sell out! NatureHills.com provides you with only the best!
