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Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple
Malus x 'Snowdrift'
Pronunciation: MAY-lus
SKU #06117
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE:
Fast growing, upright tree; reaches 20 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A beautiful small spring-flowering lawn or parkway tree! A profusion of pink buds open to pure white flowers with yellow anthers. Displays an abundance of small but showy orange-red fruit. Glossy green foliage turns yellow in fall. Excellent disease resistance. Effective as a single specimen or planted in groups. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Pollenizer, Showy Fruit, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Espalier |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Yarrow (Achillea); Ornamental Onion (Allium); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed before new spring growth appears. Thin heavy crops in early summer to prevent breakage or damage. Prune as needed to remove dead or damaged wood, or maintain smaller size. |
Details
| Description | A beautiful small spring-flowering lawn or parkway tree! A profusion of pink buds open to pure white flowers with yellow anthers. Displays an abundance of small but showy orange-red fruit. Glossy green foliage turns yellow in fall. Excellent disease resistance. Effective as a single specimen or planted in groups. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Pollenizer, Showy Fruit, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Espalier |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Yarrow (Achillea); Ornamental Onion (Allium); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed before new spring growth appears. Thin heavy crops in early summer to prevent breakage or damage. Prune as needed to remove dead or damaged wood, or maintain smaller size. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple produce flowers?
Spring
Is Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple evergreen or deciduous?
Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple?
Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple is Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Pollenizer, Showy Fruit, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds.
Is Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple resistant to pests or animals?
Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple grow?
Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple in my landscape?
Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple is suitable for: Espalier.
What color are Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple flowers?
Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple?
Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple?
Good companion plants for Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple include: Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Yarrow (Achillea); Ornamental Onion (Allium); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Russian Sage (Perovskia).
How do I care for Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple?
Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed before new spring growth appears. Thin heavy crops in early summer to prevent breakage or damage. Prune as needed to remove dead or damaged wood, or maintain smaller size.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.