Spring Snow Crabapple
The Spring Snow Crabapple blooms in early to mid-spring with a profusion of beautiful, highly fragrant white flowers that make the tree look as though it has been covered in fresh snow. This compact tree is fully hardy for our region and, being a fruitless cultivar, remains clean and tidy throughout the season. It features distinctive orange-tinged bark and dark green, pointed leaves that turn yellow in fall, and when in bloom it is excellent for attracting hummingbirds and honey bees.
Description
| Common Name |
Spring Snow Crabapple |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Malus ‘Spring Snow’ |
| Form |
Oval |
| Life Span |
50+ |
| Growth Rate |
Medium |
| Mature Height |
7.0m |
| Mature Spread |
5m |
| Flower Colour |
White |
| Fragrance |
Very Fragrant |
| Fall Colour |
Yellow |
| Soil Preference |
Widely adaptable |
| Exposure Preference |
Prefers Full Sun |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 3 |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
This trees is well known for it’s beautiful white flowers. The species is an excellent choice for an accent or a focal point in any garden. |
| Folk Lore |
Spring Snow Crabapple was discovered growing in a hedgerow of Malus baccata ‘Dolgo’ seedlings in Parkside, Saskatchewan in 1963. The tree was a granted a patent in 1966. |
| Available Sizes |
40mm |
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