Trees

Malus 'Spring Snow'

Spring Snow crabapple

Spring Snow crabapple photographed by 阿橋 HQ; 0.

Spring Snow offers a dense oval canopy covered with fragrant white flowers in spring. Green leaves follow the bloom, while its nearly sterile character usually limits fruit litter around patios and paths. It should not be chosen solely for convenience, however, because its comparatively weak apple-scab resistance matters in disease-prone climates.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 25 ft · Width: 22 ft
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zone 4 minimum
Bloom: Fragrant white, spring

Sizes & prices

#25Heavily bloomed crabapple resistant to blightCall for price

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Ornamental flowering specimen
Form: Dense oval
Fruit / litter: Fruitless cultivar
Major issues: Susceptible to apple scab; also monitor for fire blight and other crabapple diseases.
Growth rate: Moderate

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Crabapples can sustain substantial browsing; protect young plants.
Drought: Moderate tolerance once established.
Wet soil: Occasional wet periods tolerated, but provide good drainage rather than continuous saturation.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Flower resources: Pollen and nectar

Keep in mind: Supplier rates apple-scab resistance poor; nearly sterile does not guarantee absolutely no fruit.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Green leaves; deciduous.

Growing & care

Pruning: Prune during dormancy to improve branch spacing and air movement; remove suckers and water sprouts. Avoid pruning during active fire-blight conditions.
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil; allow good air circulation.

Sources & photo credits

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

University of Minnesota Extension

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

The Morton Arboretum

University of Florida IFAS

Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Photo: 阿橋 HQ · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Spring Snow crabapple photographed by 阿橋 HQ; resized from the original under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.