Malus x purpurea 'Crimson Cascade'

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.