Ruby Tears is a gorgeous weeping crabapple variety known for its cascading branches, ruby-red buds, and beautiful pink flowers. This small, compact ornamental tree grows to 8-12 feet in height, making it perfect for small gardens, patios, and as a focal point in the landscape. In spring, Ruby Tears bursts with vibrant pink blooms that attract pollinators, followed by small, dark red fruit in late summer, which persists into fall and winter, providing food for birds. This tree also features rich burgundy-purple foliage that matures to a deep green as the season progresses, adding interest throughout the growing season. Key Characteristics Elegant Weeping FormRuby Tears features gracefully cascading branches that create a unique, umbrella-like form, adding vertical and textural interest to garden spaces and making it ideal for use as a specimen tree. Abundant Pink Spring BloomsIn spring, the tree is covered in deep ruby-red buds that open into fragrant pink flowers, creating a stunning display that attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Small, Persistent FruitFollowing the blooms, Ruby Tears produces small, dark red crabapples that remain on the tree through fall and into winter, adding seasonal color and providing a food source for birds. Striking Foliage ColorThe tree's leaves emerge as a rich burgundy-purple in spring, transitioning to a lush green by summer, offering year-round appeal that enhances its ornamental value. Perfect for Small SpacesWith a mature height of only 8-12 feet, Ruby Tears is well-suited for compact landscapes, garden beds, and containers. It's an excellent choice for adding beauty and color to patios, entryways, or mixed borders. Product Details Sun Requirements: Full sun Soil Requirements: Well-draining, adaptable to various soil types Bloom Time: Spring (April to May) Bloom Color: Pink Fruit Qualities: Small, dark red, ornamental and wildlife food Foliage: Burgundy-purple in spring, transitioning to deep green in summer Landscape Uses: Specimen tree, small gardens, patios, containers, pollinator gardens Mature Height: 8-12 feet USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Ruby Tears Crabapple is a compact, elegant choice for any garden, combining weeping form, vibrant blooms, and seasonal fruit to create a captivating, low-maintenance focal point.
