Botanical name
Crataegus laevigata ‘Paul’s Scarlet’
Other names
Hawthorn ‘Paul’s Scarlet’, Crataegus laevigata ‘Coccinea Plena’ , Crataegus oxycantha ‘Paul Scarlet’
Genus
Crataegus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Paul’s Scarlet’ _ ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ is a compact, rounded, deciduous tree with glossy, ovate, lobed, mid-green leaves and double, deep rose-pink flowers in spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Rounded
Toxicity
The fruit can cause mild stomach upset if ingested.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Red in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Gall mites
Specific diseases
Fireblight , Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
Crataegus laevigata ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ (Hawthorn ‘Paul’s Scarlet’) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in any free-draining soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
