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Malus 'Cascole' White Cascade

White Cascade Crabapple

Malus ‘Cascole’ White Cascade® is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree valued for its graceful weeping habit, deep pink buds that open to single white flowers, and small yellow fruit in fall. Its pendulous branching gives it a soft cascading look in the landscape, making it especially effective as a specimen or near water, slopes, or open lawn areas. It is also noted for strong disease resistance in several extension and nursery re

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 15' W x 12' H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Weeping, spreading, graceful cascading canopy
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained soil; moderate to regular water during establishment, then moderate moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Early to mid-spring; pink buds open to white flowers
Wildlife: Flowers support pollinators, and the fruit can provide fall interest f

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen tree, accent near patios or entry views, or in open lawn plantings where the weeping branch structure can be appreciated. The yellow fruit adds ornamental value after bloom, and the plant is widely noted as having good to excellent disease resistance, which makes it a strong choice among weeping cr

Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then during dry spells as needed. Prune mainly to maintain structure or remove damaged wood. Like other crabapples, best flowering and fruiting come with full sun 

Plant type
Flowering Ornamental Tree
Height
12'
Width
15'
Hardiness zones
4–8
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early Spring, Mid Spring
Flower color
Pink
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Yellow
Attracts
Bees
Soil
Average, Moist well-drained
Landscape use
Accent Plant, Corner Accent, Specimen
Shape
Pendulous, Spreading
Fruit
Yes
Fragrant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No