Red Jade Weeping Crabapple is a compact flowering deciduous tree with a weeping crown that reaches close to the ground and crisp dark green foliage. Abundant pink buds open to fragrant white flowers with pink blushed backs that bloom in spring. Its small, glossy, bright red fruits persist in winter adding interest. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils.
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Height: |
10' - 15' |
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Spread: |
15’ - 20' |
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Spacing: |
18' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Regular water in first year, planted in well draining soil, fertilize yearly. Watch for scab, fire blight, rusts, leaf spot and powdery mildew. Potential pests include tent caterpillars, aphids, Japanese beetles, borers and scale. Spider mites may occur.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Shade Tree, Edible Garden, and Container.
COMPANION PLANTS: Apple, Shasta Daisy, Bugleweed
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Malus x Red Jade 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
