Malus 'Robinson'

Robinson Crabapple

Malus ‘Robinson’ is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree with deep pink to rose-pink spring flowers, reddish-purple new foliage that matures bronze-green to green, and small glossy dark red fruit that can persist into winter. It has a rounded, spreading habit and is valued for combining colorful new growth, strong bloom, and good overall landscape performance.

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 15–20' W x 15–25' H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Rounded, spreading
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained soil; moderate water
Bloom Time / Length: Spring
Wildlife: Pollinators, birds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen tree, lawn tree, or accent tree where strong spring color and persistent fruit are wanted. The purple-toned new foliage gives it added interest beyond bloom season, and it is often considered a better-performing older pink-flowering crabapple than many older disease-prone selections.

Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then during dry spells as needed. Prune mainly to maintain structure and remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

20-25'

Width

20-25'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Fuchsia, Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No