Graceful Weeping Crabapple with Deep Pink Blooms and Persistent Red Fruit
Ruby Tears Crabapple features elegant weeping branches covered in deep pink blooms in spring followed by small, persistent red fruit that provides year-round interest. This disease-resistant ornamental tree offers graceful cascading form, vibrant spring flowers, attractive fruit, and excellent wildlife value, making it perfect for specimen plantings and focal points.
Key Features
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Graceful Weeping Form: Cascading branches create elegant silhouette
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Deep Pink Blooms: Profuse spring flowers cover the tree
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Persistent Red Fruit: Small red crabapples provide winter interest
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Disease Resistant: Excellent resistance to common crabapple diseases
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Wildlife Magnet: Attracts birds and pollinators
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun
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Mature Size: 10-15' tall x 10-15' wide
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Growth Rate: Moderate (12-24" per year)
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Hardiness: Zones 4-8
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Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
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Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood
Landscape Uses
Perfect for specimen plantings, small gardens, focal points, and accent features. Works beautifully near patios, entryways, and in Asian-inspired gardens. Provides spring blooms, summer fruit, and winter interest. Pairs well with perennials, ornamental grasses, and evergreens.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Apply mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature, keeping mulch away from the trunk. Water regularly during establishment. Drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced tree fertilizer. Disease-resistant variety requires minimal maintenance.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
