Malus, Flowering Crabapple 'Tina'
Best dwarf ornamental for urban gardeners seeking low-maintenance seasonal beauty.
Enhance your garden with the Malus 'Tina' Flowering Crabapple, a captivating dwarf ornamental tree. This slow-growing deciduous shrub boasts a distinctive horizontal, spreading habit, perfect for adding artistic appeal. In spring, it offers fragrant pink flowers, followed by attractive red fruit in the fall. It's a resilient choice, known for good disease resistance and tolerance to urban pollution, making it a long-lived addition expected to thrive for 40 years or more. This crabapple is ideal for accenting any garden space.
$189.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
7
/ 1208
#7 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
+77%
Above average
Height
8
/ feet
Who it's for
- Urban gardeners with limited patio or landscape space
- Homeowners seeking high-impact, fragrant spring curb appeal
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting disease-resistant, healthy trees
Who should skip it
- Homeowners wanting to avoid sweeping debris from walkways
- Impatient gardeners looking for rapid, immediate landscape growth
- Busy gardeners unable to commit to regular structural pruning
Performance breakdown
Urban Resilience
Highly tolerant of city pollution and challenging environmental conditions.
Ornamental Impact
Distinctive horizontal habit creates a striking focal point in small gardens.
Maintenance Requirements
Slow growth rate minimizes the need for frequent pruning or shaping.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant spring blooms serve as a reliable magnet for local pollinators.
Disease Resistance
Robust health profile ensures long-term vitality with minimal chemical intervention.
Spatial Versatility
Compact dwarf size fits perfectly into tight residential landscapes and beds.
Key Specs
Height
8 feet
Spread
10 feet
Sunlight
full sun
Hardiness Zone
4a
Mature Height Range
5 - 10 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
Canopy Clearance
2 feet
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Features
- Attracts pollinators
- Fragrant spring flowers
- Showy fall fruit
- Spreading ornamental habit
- Good disease resistance
- Tolerant of urban pollution
- Dwarf size
What customers say
Customers express overwhelming satisfaction with the Malus 'Tina' Flowering Crabapple, focusing primarily on its superior quality and ornamental value. Reviewers consistently note the exceptional health and vigor of the trees upon arrival, leading to high establishment success. The dwarf cultivar is highly praised for its compact, weeping habit and spectacular, profuse white spring blossoms, making it ideal for smaller urban gardens and containers. Its renowned disease resistance further contributes to long term homeowner satisfaction. While the initial price is sometimes noted as higher, buyers agree the premium quality and specific aesthetic benefits of the 'Tina' variety fully justify the investment. This is a highly recommended ornamental tree.
Know before you buy
This is a dwarf variety that typically reaches a height of 8 to 10 feet with a spread of about 10 feet. Because it has a slow growth rate, it will maintain this compact, manageable size for many years.
The 'Tina' Crabapple prefers well-drained soil. As long as the planting site does not stay waterlogged, it is quite adaptable and resilient.
Yes, this variety is specifically noted for its tolerance to urban pollution. Its compact size and disease resistance make it an excellent choice for city landscapes or smaller garden beds.
The 'Tina' produces small, attractive red fruit in the fall. While it does drop fruit, the tree's dwarf size means the volume is relatively low compared to larger crabapple varieties.
The 'Tina' is self-fertile, meaning it does not require another tree to produce its fragrant spring flowers and fall fruit. However, it is a great attractor for bees and other pollinators in your garden.
You should plant this tree in a spot that receives full sun, which is essential for healthy growth and optimal flowering. Ensure the site allows for its 10-foot spread, as it features a distinctive horizontal, spreading habit.
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