A flowering tree for a smaller garden. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil, but tolerates most Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May Hardiness: fully hardy 'Crimson Cascade' is a beautiful weeping crab-apple with a mass of dusky pink blossom produced on cascading branches in spring, closely followed by pretty purple new foliage. Later in the year, deep red-purple fruits emerge as the leaves turn bronze-green, providing a lengthy season of interest for this charming ornamental tree. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Remove dead, diseased and crossing branches while the tree is dormant. Pollination Information: This apple has a very long flowering period, so belongs to all the pollination groups and therefore is ideal for using as a pollinating partner to all other apples.
