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Malus
'Snowcloud'
Snowcloud Crabapple
Origin: United Kingdom.
Mike's
Opinion
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Malus ‘Snowcloud’ is an excellent tree to use in small gardens as it provides excellent shade and accent. It is very popular among bees and birds. It is used in the landscape in parking lots, parks and malls but should not be planted near road ways as falling fruit and low hanging branches may cause hazards for drivers. The beautiful white flowers in late may show where ‘Snowcloud’ gets its name. The small 2” in diameter pomes stay attached through most of winter, which I think can hide the un-attractive, rough, grey brown colored bark.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Malus |
| Cultivar |
| 'Snowcloud' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3-5 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a-7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -23 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -10 |
| Height |
| 5 m |
| Spread |
| 4 m |
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Malus ‘Snowcloud’ is a small, upright tree with white double flowers and yellow crabs. |
| Landscape |
| Malus ‘Snowcloud’ is used in the landscape in parks and malls as well as containers. Used as accent or shade trees. |
| Cultivation |
| Can be grown in acid, alkaline and neutral soils. Prefers well drained soils and full sun to partial shade. |
| Shape |
| Upright, Oval shaped, semi-wheeping tree. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Some id characteristics of Malus ‘Snowcloud’ include the white double flowers as well as a shiny brown bark which is rough to the touch. As well as yellow pomes 2”in diameter. |
| Pests |
| Malus ‘Snowcloud’ is resistant to most diseases but is susceptible to apple scab. Bees and birds are also attracted to this tree. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Old trunks are a scaly, and is an unattractive shiny grey brown. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Oviod, imbricate scales, reddish brown with hairs along the underside. |
| Leaf Description |
| Ovate medium sized whorled leaves. Green in colour and turn to a yellow in autumn. |
| Flower Description |
| A perfect double flower, white coloured. Petals are small and obovate. |
| Fruit Description |
| A yellow pome which is not abundant on tree. 2” in diameter. |
| Colour Description |
| Leaves are a green colour and turn to a yellow in autumn. Flowers are white and grow from pink buds. Bark is a shiny grey brown. |
| Texture Description |
| Fully hardy |
| Propagation |
| Can be propagated from hardwood cuttings, hardwood heel cuttings, grafting and budding. It is best pruned in late winter after temperature rises. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Used in the landscape in parks, malls and containers. Used as shade and accent trees. |
References
Arnoldia.arboretum.harvard.edu/pdf/articles/1979-39-3-the-best-street-trees.
Michael A. Dirr (2009) Manual of Woody Landscape Plants Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses. (6th ed.) P.O. Box 526 Champaign, Illinois 61824: Stripes Publishing L.L.C.
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