Produces red double flowers followed by deep maroon leaves that fade to green-maroon by mid-summer. New leaves produced under cool temperatures in fall will again be dark maroon. Mainly used as an ornamental since fruit is small and of poor quality. Botanical Name- Prunus persica ‘Crimson Cascade’ Pronunciation- PROO-nus PER-sih-kuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 8 ft Mature Height- 12 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- In Your Eyes Shrub Rose – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C42 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune flowering varieties after bloom; water deeply in dry spells and watch for pests. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for fruiting types. Clay soil should be amended to prevent standing water. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Peach leaf curl, black knot, aphids
