The invention discloses a method for cultivating the crabapple. The method comprises seedbed arrangement, cutting cutting selection, cutting method, seedling raising management, field transplanting, field management, branch pruning and shaping, and harvesting. Using the cultivation method of the present invention to plant the Chinese crabapple, the planting cost is low, the investment risk is small, the survival rate after transplanting is high, the growth vigor of the plant is strong, the cultivation period is short, the technical practicability is strong, and it is suitable for large-scale promotion and planting. Compared with the traditional planting method, the flowering time is 8-10 days earlier, the flowering period is prolonged by 15-20 days, and the number of flowering increases, which effectively improves the ornamental effect of the crabapple. In order to improve the artificial scale planting of the crabapple, Enhance product competitiveness, laid a good foundation, with good economic and social benefits.