The environment and nutrient status of the rhizosphere were studied using three apple rootstock seedlings, Malus hupehensis Reld, M. prunifolia Bork and M. sieversii Roem. The results showed that pH and Eh decreased and N, P and K were depleted in the rhizosphere compared with the bulk soil. Ca and Mg were enriched in the rhizoplane. The rhizosphere range of apple rootstock seedlings was mostly about 2-3mm from root surface, sometimes it might reach to 4-5mm. Results also showed that different species had different environments and nutrient status of the rhizosphere.