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Malus 'Snowdrift'

Snowdrift Crabapple

Plant photo of: Malus 'Snowdrift'
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

The 'Snowdrift' is a deciduous tree that grows at a moderate rate to a height of 20' and a width of 20'. White flowers open from pink buds, and very small, orange fruits are also apparent.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Orange

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Lawn, Patio, Park, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.