Malus x purpurea 'Crimson Cascade' fruitbushes but relatively slow growing and

but relatively slow growing and can even be cut back hard if it's starts to outgrow it's space

whilst also producing larger than average crab apples which are ideal for culinary use

It's beautifully named

An interesting shrub though for the delicate almost filigree type foliage

An extra-long

Malus x purpurea 'Crimson Cascade' fruitbushes but relatively slow growing andA lovely weeping form of crab apple with reddy bronze leaves set against dark purple stems and cascades of deep pink flowers in spring. These are followed by small red purple fruits, which can be used to make jam, or left on as winter decoration and food for birds. Expected height and spread after 20 years, 3. 5 metres x 2. 5 metres. Requires reasonably fertile, moist but well drained soil, in a sunny or semi shaded spot. A beautiful addition to any