Red Barron Crab Apple
Malus 'Red Baron'
MAY-lus
Fruit Trees: Apple Tree
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
A small ornamental tree. 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. Cherry-sized fruit ripen in early to late fall and often persist through the winter months and attract birds.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Mid Spring
Habit
Rounded
Height
15–20 ft
Spread
12–18 ft
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Iron Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Universal Pollinator
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
Fruit and Pollination
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Tart
Ploidy
Diploid
Fruit Firmness
Firm Good for Storage
Pollination
Universal Pollinator, Haralred
Chill Hours
Very High Chill 1200+ hours
