Cardinal Crabapple Leucanthemum Pruning: Prune in early spring

Pruning: Prune in early spring as needed to shape and remove any winter-damaged stems

well-drained soil that stays evenly moist but never soggy

this species is a solid choice

The glossy dark green foliage offers a lush backdrop that highlights the vivid blooms throughout the growing season

When the white to pink-tinted blooms arrive

Cardinal Crabapple Leucanthemum Pruning: Prune in early springCardinal Crabapple (Malus hupehensis 'Cardinal') Cardinal Crabapple is an ornamental tree grown for its rich foliage color, vivid spring flowers, and bright fruit that extends interest well beyond bloom season. Its dark purple red leaves give it a stronger visual presence than many flowering crabapples, making it especially useful where a small tree needs to function as both a flowering accent and a bold landscape feature. In spring, the canopy fills