Crataegus laevigata ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ – Red Hawthorn Tree

🌳 Crataegus laevigata ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ – Red Hawthorn 9x9

A charming small deciduous tree, Paul’s Scarlet is known for its abundant double pink-red flowers and rounded form. Part of the Hawthorn family, it features characteristic thorns and glossy green foliage, making it both decorative and robust.

🌸 Flowers:

• Double, rose-like red to pink blooms in large clusters

• Flowering period: March to May

• Creates a spectacular spring display

🌿 Foliage & Form:

• Glossy green, lobed leaves, turning golden in autumn

• Naturally grows broader than tall; ideal for shrub or tree form

• Compact, rounded head on pruned specimens, perfect for smaller gardens

📏 Size at Maturity:

• Height & Spread: Up to 4.8 × 4.8 m (approx. 15 ft × 15 ft)

• 10-year size: Around 15 ft high × 20 ft wide (if left unpruned)

• Works well as a tree or a large flowering shrub

📍 Growing Conditions:

• Site: Tolerates some exposure

• Soil: Any well-drained soil

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Hardiness: Fully hardy

🌿 Best Uses:

• Ornamental tree for small to medium gardens

• Can be shaped into a feature standard or used as a flowering shrub

• Valuable for pollinators and garden biodiversity