Crabapple - Snowdrift
All Season Attraction
The Snowdrift Crabapple, Malus 'Snowdrift' is an upright, medium sized crabapple tree, attaining 20' high with an equal spread. It has a rounded to vase shape much desired by landscape architects. It is a good pollinizer for medium to late blooming varieties.
The red buds develop into an abundance of single, 1 1/4" white blooms in mid spring which attracts a lot of bees.
The leaves are dark green, obvate and up to 3" long which turn a glowing yellow in the fall for several weeks.
The small orange-red fruit persist through winter and attract birds and other wildlife.
Snow Drift Crabapple is a splendid tree and little pruning is required to develop a well-formed, rounded canopy.
It is deer and rabbit resistant and tolerates urban pollution.
It can be used as a specimen, in groupings, as a windbreak, or under power lines.
*Profusion of Long Lasting White Flowers
*Persistent Fruit
*Tolerates Urban Pollution and Wildlife
Plant Facts
| Family | Malus 'Snowdrift' |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | 12 - 14 feet |
| Mature Spread | 15 - 20 feet |
| Soil | Widely Adaptable |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Flower Color | White |
| Fall Color | yellow |
| Characteristics | Pollinator |
| Bloom Period | Mid April |
| Pollinator Required | None Required |
Quick Overview
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