Crab Apple Weeping Crimson Cascade
£85.00
Details:
The Crab apple Crimson Cascade is a deciduous tree with a weeping habit. The leaves are a red, bronze colour and the flowers provide a pink display in Spring, followed by dark red apples in the Autumn.
 Attracts | Bees, Birds |
|---|---|
 Blossom Colour | Purple |
 Flowering Period | Apr, May |
| Fruiting Period | Oct, Sep |
 Habit (Shape) | Weeping |
 Hardiness | Hardy (Cold winter) |
 Height (when grown) | 2-3m |
 Lighting | Full Sun |
 Leaf Colour | Green, Red |
 Position | Exposed, Sheltered |
 Soil Type | Acidic, Chalky / Alkaline, Clay, Well-drained |
Description
The Crab Apple Crimson Cascade is a deciduous tree with a weeping habit. The leaves are a red, bronze colour and the flowers provide a pink display in spring, followed by dark red apples in the Autumn. It will thrive well in most soil conditions and most positions.
The Pink blossom will attract the bees in the Spring and summer, whilst also attracting birds all year round.
Cultivation: Can be pruned to shape in the winter
Soil: Prefers moist, well drained soil. Clay, loam or sandy
Position: Sheltered or exposed
Foliage: Leaves start copper red before turning dark green with purple underside
Flowering: April-May
Fruiting: September-October
Habit: Weeping and deciduous
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Benefits to Wildlife: Birds and bees
Height and Spread in Maturity: 3 metres x 2 metres
Symbolism: A symbol of fertility and a forager’s delight. Crab apple trees are associated with love and marriage.
