Adaptability difference of growth status for three species of Malus spp.in cold area of Harbin were studied.Result shows that Malus 'Royalty',Malus 'Sparkler' Malus baccata grow well in cold area;among them,Malus baccata is the optimal;Malus 'Royalty' is the second;Malus 'Sparkler' is the poorest in the three species of Malus spectabilis.