'Crimson Cascade' Purple Crabapple Tree
A spectrum of pinks and purples
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
2 Year Old Tree in a 9L Pot
120-150cm inc. pot on arrival
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'Crimson Cascade' Purple Crabapple Tree
- 'Crimson Cascade' is a crabapple with some serious ornamental firepower. The tree's delicately weeping boughs are adorned with purple-tinged green leaves in the spring, which go on to develop attractive bronze and copper hues come autumn.
- Alongside the fabulous foliage, this tree also produces elegant crimson-to-magenta blossoms in spring, as well as dusky purple crabapples (which are loved by birds) from late summer, often persisting for several months.
- Perfect for medium-sized gardens, growing to just four-and-a-half metres tall, this cultivar is the very definition of a feature tree. Offering genuine year-round interest (the weeping branches look incredibly graceful when bare in winter) and an easygoing nature, few trees come close to this pink and purple powerhouse.
- Use your harvest of crabapples to make a homemade jelly, which you can then spread on buttered toast, serve with cheese and cold meats or offer up alongside roast pork.
- Crabapple trees have been recognised by the RHS with its Plants for Pollinators designation, indicating its benefits to pollinating insects like butterflies and bees.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Crimson Cascade' Purple Crabapple Tree can be grown in a pot, though it performs best in the ground long-term. Start with a large 60cm+ container. It may need planting out after 5-10 years. Ensure consistent watering during hot spells above 25°C.
How big does it get?
The 'Crimson Cascade' Purple Crabapple Tree is a weeping variety, reaching a height and spread of 3 to 4 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
'Crimson Cascade' Purple Crabapple Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
'Crimson Cascade' Purple Crabapple Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
'Crimson Cascade' Purple Crabapple Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
'Crimson Cascade' Purple Crabapple Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring before bud break, removing dead or crossing branches to maintain a balanced shape.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Crimson Cascade' crabapple is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, enduring temperatures between -15°C and -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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