Sargentina Crabapple

Malus

A small ornamental crabapple; spring blossom followed by small persistent fruit. Full sun gives the best bloom and disease resistance.

Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
moderate
Bloom
White/pink blossom in spring.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–8

Care guide

Quick ID

A small ornamental crabapple (*Malus*). Spring blossom, small persistent ornamental fruit.

Sun & Site

Full sun (6+ hours) for best bloom and disease resistance; well-drained soil. Good airflow reduces crabapple foliar diseases (scab, powdery mildew).

Pruning & Shaping

Prune in late winter (dormant) or right after bloom. Remove suckers and watersprouts, dead/crossing branches; maintain an open canopy.

In my garden

NW1‘Sargentina’ · 1 plant
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
1
Plants
2019-05
Planted · ~7 yrs
What I've done here
  • 2026-05Spring mulch push (May 12–16)
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
  • 2026-03-02Pruned (both)
backyard north‘Sargentina’ · 1 plant
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
1
Plants
2019-05
Planted · ~7 yrs
What I've done here
  • 2026-05Spring mulch push (May 12–16)
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
  • 2026-03-02Pruned (both)