Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Malus x purpurea ‘Crimson Cascade’ is an attractive small tree with an arching, weeping habit. It was found by chance by amateur gardener Dr Alan Warwick, who noticed that one of the Malus × purpurea ‘Aldenhamensis’ plants he had grown from seed had a weeping habit, unlike the other plants, which had an upright habit.
Its leaves emerge purple in spring and contrast beautifully with crimson single or semi-double flowers. Then, from late-summer to autumn, the foliage turns bronze-green, which perfectly complements the red-purple fruits.
Grow Malus x purpurea ‘Crimson Cascade’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
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Malus ‘Crimson Cascade’ and wildlife
Malus ‘Crimson Cascade’ is known for attracting bees, birds and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Malus ‘Crimson Cascade’ poisonous?
Malus ‘Crimson Cascade’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested. Its seeds are toxic.
