Crataegus laevigata - 'Paul's Scarlet' (Ornamental Hawthorn)
Type
Tree, Hedging & Screening, Deciduous, Flowering
Form
Compact Rounded Tree
Size
Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours
Dark pink Flowers (Spring), Medium green Foliage
Care
Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness
Very hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth
Medium Growing Plant
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Crataegus laevigata description
: This hardy small to medium sized hardy deciduous tree produces masses of dark pinky / red blossom in spring. Ornamental hawthorn also produces red berries, as well as a profusion of spines. 4m wide x 5m.
Crataegus laevigata cultivation notes:
Plant in any garden soil - unless water logged. Hawthorn will tolerate very poor soils and is also hardy to exposure to cold winds. Trim to shape after flowering, removing dead, diseased and dying wood.
Plant Strengths:
Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Scented blossom; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Plant Weaknesses:
Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!
Design & Plant Use for Crataegus laevigata:
Spine bearing plant ideal for security hedge
Common Missspellings:
Cratagus, Crataeges, Crataeges, Krataegus, Kratagus
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