Sargent Tina Crabapple

Sargent Tina is the smallest ornamental crabapple in commerce — meaningfully smaller than even 'Lollipop' (8-10 ft) — and fills the most extreme dwarf-Malus design niche in PNW landscapes. The 5 × 6 ft mature size on a typical top-grafted standard makes it the only true crabapple suited to: large container culture (18-24+ inch diameter pots), miniature gardens, paired entry-alcove specimens flanking a doorway or gate, micro-courtyards, rooftop plantings, and other ultra-tight spaces where Lollipop or Coralburst would still be too large. Outstanding disease resistance (Excellent on scab, rust, and mildew; Good on fire blight per JFS) supports reliable performance in maritime PNW conditions. The diminutive proportions extend through every feature — flowers, fruit, and leaves are all scaled to match the dwarf habit. Sourcing note: Tina is typically more difficult to find at PNW retail nurseries than Lollipop; specialty growers and design-grade wholesale nurseries (Sky Nursery, Furney's, Cornell Farm in Portland) are the better sourcing options. Container care: large pot with quality potting mix, regular watering and feeding, protection from extreme winter freeze (containers freeze faster than in-ground soil), repot every 3-5 years to refresh root structure.

— Chris Welch, ISA Certified Arborist