Crimson Cascade Weeping Peach is a dwarf deciduous tree with an open semi-cascading habit that is grown for its beautiful fragrant display of soft double red blooms and foliage that emerges burgundy and that turns gold for fall. Its fruit are more ornamental than tasty. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Northwest China |
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Height: |
10’ - 12’ |
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Spread: |
8’ - 10' |
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Spacing: |
10’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Needs regular watering. Peaches have a lot of pest and disease issues and need regular spraying to ensure good crop. Potential pests include tree borer, fruit moth, root nematodes, and aphids. Late spring frosts can severely damage flower buds. Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rosemary, Strawberry, Pomegranate
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Prunus persica Crimson Cascade 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Prunus persica Crimson Cascade 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Prunus persica Crimson Cascade 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
