Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple Tree
Description
About the Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple Tree
Introducing the Snowdrift Flowering crabapple tree, a stunning addition to any garden or landscape. This tree is beloved for its profusion of white, fragrant blossoms that cover its branches in the spring, creating a beautiful snowdrift effect.
In early spring, pink buds open into white single blooms and as the blossoms fade, the tree’s lush green foliage emerges, providing a striking contrast against the stark white bark. This crabapple tree is popular in suburban landscapes for its symmetrical crown and upright, rounded, and dense canopy.
The Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple Tree is standard in size and can pollinate other nearby apple trees, but is primarily used as an ornamental, landscape tree. It is also very hardy and disease-resistant, with a low maintenance requirement, making it an ideal choice for busy homeowners or those new to gardening.
In addition to its stunning appearance, the Snowdrift Flowering Crabapple also produces very small, glossy, orange fruit in the fall, which attracts a variety of wildlife such as birds and squirrels. The fruit is also edible and can be used to make delicious jams and jellies.
Overall, the Snowdrift Flowering crabapple tree is a beautiful and practical addition to any garden or landscape, providing year-round interest and beauty with minimal care.
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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Early - Mid |
| Fruit Size | Very Small |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3 - 8 |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Shipping Information
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Questions & Answers
Snowdrift is indeed a good pollinator for other apple varieties, as long as the bloom time is similar. Snowdrift also has good disease resistance to cedar apple rust and mildew.
Yes, it is. Any white-flowered crabapple will work with Gala.
They're not highly fragrant, but you may notice a light, sweet scent (almost rose-like) while the tree is blooming if you're near it.
Per “the experts” final average height is 20 years. Mine has had slow growth due to two serious storms in past 2 years & lost some branches. Still a very pretty tree w great fruit which brings song birds. I have several types of crab apples which I trim lightly periodically to keep smaller & manageable as I have a small urban yard. In NYC, Snowdrift can be seen on many streets & parks because of its manageable size & beauty. The one I received from Stark bros was a great specimen & great price - very satisfied with purchase.
No this is not a dwarf as listed on the website When your tree matures, it will be approximately 20 - 25' tall x 20 - 25' wide.
The website if crab apple is typed in to our search section will bring up what variaties we offer. Please visit this link for all the info pertaining to the crab apples we offer. https://www.starkbros.com/search?q=crab+apple
Yes, it can, if the bloom times are the same.
When your tree matures, it will be approximately 20 - 25' tall x 20 - 25' wide We use several different rootstocks, depending upon the desired result and what is available. For that reason, we're unable to guarantee a specific rootstock.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
We appreciate you reaching out to us. We use several different rootstocks, depending upon the desired result and what is available. For that reason, we're unable to guarantee a specific rootstock.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
Yes crab apples are used for pollination and should have overlapping bloom times.
Customer Reviews
I wanted a white flowering crab with orange fruits. We have a VERY limited variety in our local nurseries, mostly Sargeant crabs.
Love the look of these for my new yard!
For wildlife value!
I wanted a standard self pollinating tree to help pollinate other apple trees and look nice as well.