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MALUS x purpurea 'Crimson Cascade'
Commonly known as Apple, Crab apple
Drooping branches with purple flowers
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DeciduousLeaves, sometimes lobed, to 10cm (4in) long
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Red -
Height4.5m (15ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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TreeLeaves and flowers appear together. Produces reddish purple crabapples in autumn
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
MALUS x purpurea 'Crimson Cascade'
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Additional Features
Good to knowA seedling from M. x purpurea 'Aldenhamensis'. Foliage, flowers and fruit are all attractive. Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects
Pests & DiseasesAphids, red spider mites, caterpillars, apple scab, honey fungus, canker, fireblight, mildew
Place of originGarden origin. UK. Dr. Alan Warwick, Yorkshire -
Flower ShapeCup-shapedShallowly cup-shapedSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Malus - Growing Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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