Malus 'Snowdrift' – Malus 'Snowdrift'

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Malus 'Snowdrift' – Malus 'Snowdrift'

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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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Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Crown
round/spherical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
white, flowers in April
Fruits
orange, red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good, susceptible to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
parks, squares, cemeteries, industrial areas, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white April average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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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.

Malus 'Snowdrift' blooms in april.
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