The tree produces white-pink, non-hairy (glabrous) flowers in spring 
along glabrous branches. With a pleasing, rounded crown, abundant 
flowers and small, edible fruits, forming dense clusters and resembling 
cherries from a distance, this crabapple has been introduced widely as 
an ornamental tree. It can also be used for bonsai.* An extremely hardy 
apple with very fragrant white flowers, dark red or yellow fruits, 3/8" 
(but variable), persisting into winter, of full rounded habit, formerly 
much used in hybridizing to improve hardiness. 

These seeds may need a further period of stratification to break their 
dormancy. Soak for 24 hours then place them in a sealed freezer bag in 
the fridge keeping them moist for a week or two. The seeds can then be 
sown and should germinate normally in a safe, bright, cold place outdoors, 
but can take up to 6 months or even longer so do not discard the seed pot. 
Alternatively sow the seed in a moist seed tray and leave outside over 
the winter to allow for natural stratification to occur.

* The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. Fruit from the typical species 
is about 1cm in diameter, though there are sub-species and cultivated 
forms with considerably larger fruits. A sour taste, but the fruit is 
palatable. It is often dried for winter use and also makes an excellent 
jelly. .
* For wildlife, Siberian crabapple provides high quality cover, roosting, 
loafing and nesting sites for birds, in addition to excellent browse 
for rabbits, whitetail and mule deer.
* Flowers are a source pollen and nectar for bees and other insects.
* Narrow or wide street tree lawns/pits, parks, yards.