Crataegus laev. 'Crimson Cloud' - STDS 6-8 CM CONT

Description
The Midland hawthorn 'Crimson Cloud' (Crataegus laevigata) is a large, overhanging shrub with decorative, red fruits. It produces carmine red flowers in May. The Midland hawthorn 'Crimson Cloud' also has medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Crataegus media, Crataegus oxyacantha.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * wind-resistant, thermophilic

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Midland hawthorn 'Crimson Cloud' are medium green. Midland hawthorn 'Crimson Cloud' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Flaking, scaly bark.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Midland hawthorn 'Crimson Cloud' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Overhanging.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The carmine-red flowers appear in May.

Fruit
The red fruits of Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary plant, park, homeopathy, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' are spiny.

Root
Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.