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Malus sargentii

Sargent Crabapple

The most compact ornamental crabapple — fragrant white spring blossoms on a naturally dwarf form


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Tree in 3-gallon nursery pot

$55.00

Sargent Crabapple is the smallest and most garden-friendly of the ornamental crabapples, maturing at just 6–10 feet tall with a dense, spreading habit. In spring, deep red-pink buds open to masses of fragrant, pure white flowers that nearly obscure the branches. Tiny bright red fruits decorate the tree in fall and persist into winter, providing essential food for songbirds. Its naturally compact, broad-spreading form is perfect for smaller landscapes, foundation plantings, and areas where a standard tree would overwhelm the space. Low-maintenance and disease-resistant when properly sited.



Light

Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Water

Moderate — consistent moisture; some drought tolerance once established

Soil

Adaptable to most soils; prefers moist, well-drained

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Key Growing Specifications

Sargent Crabapple

Mature Height

6–8 ft (typically smaller than other crabapples)

Mature Width

9–16 ft (broad, spreading form)

Growth Rate

Moderate

Sun Requirement

Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Soil Preference

Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil

Moisture Tolerance

Does not tolerate droughty, sandy, or poorly drained soils

Fertilizer Needs

Moderate; avoid over-fertilization (increases disease risk)

Best Landscape Use

Small spaces, foundation plantings, shrub borders, wildlife gardens

Important Growing Note

Avoid droughty or compacted soils; not ideal for very sandy conditions

Growing Sargent Crabapple

Light

Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Watering

Moderate — consistent moisture; some drought tolerance once established

Soil

Adaptable to most soils; prefers moist, well-drained

Hardiness Zone

USDA Zones 4–8

Spacing

8–12 ft apart

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