Malus Cinderella

Cinderella Crabapple

Malus ‘Cinderella’ is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree with a compact rounded habit, red buds that open to fragrant white spring flowers, glossy green foliage, and small golden-yellow fruit that adds fall color and can persist for a time. It is especially valued for smaller spaces and for generally good disease resistance.

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 4–5' W x 6–8' H
USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Compact, rounded, upright
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained soil; moderate water
Bloom Time / Length: Spring
Wildlife: Pollinators, birds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for small gardens, foundation beds, borders, patios, and accent plantings where a full-size crabapple would be too large. Its dwarf size, clean white bloom, and yellow fruit make it one of the better miniature crabapples for tight spaces.

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 shape and remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.   

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

6-8'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Birds

Soil

Loamy well-drained

Landscape use

Specimen

Shape

Compact, Oval Upright, Rounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No