Does the Snowdrift Crabapple tree give off a foul scent?

Question

I visited Oklahoma City this weekend. Everywhere I traveled, I encountered beautiful trees covered with white blossoms. After a bit of internet research, I have come to believe the trees were snowdrift crabapples... but the ones I got close were surrounded by a foul odor, and nothing on the internet refers to a scent of any kind coming from this species. Additionally, I couldn't be 100% positive the scent was coming directly from the trees themselves.

What else could have given off such a foul odor if it wasn't coming from the tree? I'd like to plant these trees in my garden, but would avoid it if the scent will follow!

Answer 1

Everything that I'm reading indicates that the crabapple has a sweet scent, not a foul one. It could be the trees were sprayed with an insecticide, fungicide or some such, it's really hard to know.
This site may be one on which you can ask your question and get an answer: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/okgard/msg021404289297.html

I would recommend this tree for the home garden and landscape. Here is a link that will give you more information on the care and planting of Crabapple (Malus). http://www.landscape-america.com/landscapes/trees/flowering_crabapple.html

Answer 2

Snowdrift Crabapple