Golden Raindrops Crabapple
Did you know?
Golden Raindrops Crabapple trees (Malus 'Golden Raindrops') have a trademarked name that was registered in 1994 by the J. Frank Schmidt and Son Company, who are the creators of this cultivar. The full Latin binomial for this cultivar is Malus transitoria 'Schmidtcutleaf'.
Size
Up to 20 feet tall
Flowers, Fruit, Foliage
Small, white, sweetly-scented flowers emerge in mid-spring. If pollinated, they will grow into clusters of tiny, golden-yellow fruits. Green, lobed, deeply cut leaves fade to shades of purple, red, and gold in autumn months.
Pests & Diseases
Mildew, cedar apple rust, fireblight
Landscape Use
Great as a specimen, street tree, or in a park setting
Care Practices
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in an area with full sun. These cold hardy trees tolerate a variety of soil types, and are resistant to scab and Japanese beetles. Prune in early spring when necessary.
Native Range
North America, Europe, Asia