Malus baccata 'Walter's'

Sweet Crabapple

Malus baccata ‘Walter’s’ is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree with rosy buds that open to white flowers with a soft pink blush, dark green foliage, and golden fruit in fall. Its vase-shaped habit gives it a refined, upright look, and it is especially valued for strong disease resistance and clean foliage.

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 15–20' W x 20–25' H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Vase-shaped, upright
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained soil; moderate water
Bloom Time / Length: Spring
Wildlife: Pollinators, birds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen tree, lawn tree, or accent in residential and public landscapes. The white spring bloom, gold fruit, and upright vase-shaped habit make it a strong ornamental choice, especially where a clean, disease-resistant crabapple is wanted.

Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then during dry spells as needed. Prune mainly to maintain structure and remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

20-25'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red, Yellow

Attracts

Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Shape

Upright, Vase Shaped

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No