? You're acquiring exact plant shown #50, Crabapple Roseglow Sargent (Malus sargentii), sent as a dormant bare-root 4-5 ft tall gallon size container. While dormant, the plant will be sent bare-root, with roots wrapped in wet media and securely packaged in the box. Once growth begins in April, it will be sent in a container planted in soil. The plant may be pruned back to a few buds if it outgrows the container during the summer. ? Main stem does have rabbit damage of the core on the bottom near ground, see video and photos. It is going to heel up over the years, just need wire net protection during the winter in the future years. plant will be pruned to the size of the shipping box 48 inches. ? The Sargent Crabapple offers nearly year-round beauty, featuring white spring blossoms, yellow fall foliage, and bright red winter fruit. It's an alternate bearing tree, with heavy blooms every other year. This variety is low-maintenance, thriving in various climates (zones 4-8) and soil types. ? Your order is guaranteed to arrive in good condition. If any issues arise during transit, contact the seller on the same day, providing a description of the problem and attaching pictures for prompt resolution.