Small tree, reaches about 6 m tall and wide. The tree has a round, very regular shaped crown and dense branching giving it a rather more formal look than other Malus cultivars. The leaves are very healthy, shiny dark green. The flower buds are pink: the open flowers white. The flowers have a diameter of approx. 3 cm. The fruits are orange-red and approx. 1 cm. They remain on the tree until into winter. ‘Snowdrift’ has rich annual blossom. The ornamental value of the blossom in enhanced by the fine, dense crown shape. Low scab susceptibility.
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valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem treeacid soilcalcareous soilclay soilloamy soilsandy soiltolerates pavingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)can withstand wind3rd size, smaller than 6 metresdense crowngreenwhiteAprilaverage growingConspicuous bloomvaluable for bees (honey plant)provides food for birdsnon-toxic (usually)Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Malus 'Snowdrift'
Malus 'Snowdrift' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Malus 'Snowdrift' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Malus 'Snowdrift' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus 'Snowdrift' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.