Malus 'Snowdrift'

Snowdrift Crabapple

Malus ‘Snowdrift’ is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree with red buds that open to abundant fragrant white spring flowers, glossy green foliage, orange fall color, and bright orange-red fruit that often persists well into winter. It has an upright oval to rounded habit and is valued for its clean white bloom, heavy fruit set, and reliable landscape performance.

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 15–20' W x 15–20' H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Upright oval to rounded
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, street tree, or accent in residential and public landscapes. The white flowers give it a crisp spring display, while the persistent fruit adds strong fall and winter interest. It is also considered one of the better older crabapple selections for disease resistance and overall dependability.

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

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

15-20'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation

Shape

Oval/Rounded, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No