Red Jade crabapple is notable for its weeping habit. Its deep pink buds open into white flowers and are followed by red fruit that may persist into winter. The graceful habit of this cultivar, introduced in 1956 by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, made this one of the most popular weeping crabapples, It can be found at many old estates and gardens.

Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for one to two weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants almost year-round. They are actively hybridized for flower color, leaf color, fruit size/color, shape, and, most importantly, disease resistance. Crabapple fruits are usually not eaten by humans but are beloved by birds. Most crabapples benefit from modest amounts of pruning to eliminate water sprouts and improve airflow.