Starlite Crabapple

Malus

A small ornamental crabapple with white spring bloom and small persistent fruit; valued for disease resistance.

Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
moderate
Mature size
15-20 ft × 15-20 ft
Bloom
White blossom in spring.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–8

Care guide

Quick ID

Small ornamental crabapple (*Malus*). White spring blossom, small persistent ornamental fruit.

Sun & Site

Full sun (6+ hrs) for best bloom and disease resistance; well-drained soil.

Pruning & Shaping

Prune late winter or right after bloom. Remove suckers, watersprouts, dead/crossing wood; keep an open canopy.

In my garden

greatroom1 plant
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
1
Plants
What I've done here
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
  • 2026-03-02Pruned
mastersuite1 plant
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
1
Plants
What I've done here
  • 2026-05Spring mulch push (May 12–16)
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
  • 2026-03-02Pruned