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Posted 10/21/2022 in Tree

Malus × scheideckeri 'Red Jade'

An outstanding weeping tree, Malus × scheideckeri 'Red Jade' features attractive pink buds open to reveal clusters of white flowers tinged with pink. Flowers are followed by red crabapples that persist into the winter. Fruits are attractive to birds and are harvested into jellies. Glossy green leaves turn shades of yellow in the fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Malus × scheideckeri 'Red Jade'
Common Name
Weeping Crabapple
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
12-15 ft
Spread
15-20 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
Scab, fireblight, rust, leaf spot, caterpillars, webworms, aphids, beetles, borers, and scale

Plant Story

An outstanding weeping tree, Malus × scheideckeri 'Red Jade' features attractive pink buds open to reveal clusters of white flowers tinged with pink. Flowers are followed by red crabapples that persist into the winter. Fruits are attractive to birds and are harvested into jellies. Glossy green leaves turn shades of yellow in the fall.

Special Care Instructions

Prune in late winter. Drought tolerant. Adapts to a wide range in soil.

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