Malus Narragansett

Narragansett Crabapple

Malus ‘Narragansett’

A small ornamental crabapple tree with carmine-red buds that open nearly white with a soft pink blush in spring, followed by glossy green foliage that stays attractive through the growing season. This cultivar is valued for its persistent, bright red 1/2-inch fruit, yellow fall color, and strong disease resistance, making it a good choice for ornamental use and for feeding birds into winter.  

Type: Ornamental tree
Mature Size: 10–15' wide x 15' high
USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Form: Globe-shaped to rounded
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Moist, well-drained soil; moderate water
Bloom Time / Length: Spring
Wildlife: Bees, birds  

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent specimen or accent tree for smaller landscapes, corners, and urban sites. Red buds and white flowers create a two-tone spring display, and the small red fruit persists into fall and winter, adding seasonal interest with less mess than larger-fruited crabapples. Reported resistance to scab, fire blight, rust, and mildew helps keep foliage cleaner through summer.  

Care: Plant in full sun for best flowering and fruiting. Grow in moist, well-drained soil and prune as needed to maintain structure and air circulation. Slow growth means it generally needs only light maintenance once established.  

Trademark / Patent: No trademark or patent information found in the sources I checked. 

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

15'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Red, White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Corner Accent, Specimen

Shape

Globe Shaped

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No