Flowering Crabapple
Malus 'Robinson'
Rosaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Perennial
Location
Cornell Class of 1923 Flowering Tree Collection, Zucker Shrub Collection, Jennings Crabapple Collection
Source of plant
Bailey Nurseries, Schmidt & Son Co.
Description
Upright spreading tree reaching 25' in height and width. Leaves emerge reddish, maturing to bronze-green. Flower buds crimson, opening to rose-mauve. Fruit 0.6" across, glossy, dark wine-red, hidden by the fall foliage. Excellent disease free rating (Nichols).