Crataegus laev. 'Paul's Scarlet' - 60-80 CM C4

Description
The Midland hawthorn 'Paul´s Scarlet' (Crataegus laevigata) is a conical, broad, large shrub that produces carmine-red flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from May to June. These produce red, oval fruits. The Midland hawthorn 'Paul´s Scarlet' also has shiny, leathery, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark grey, flaky and scaly. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 6 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Crataegus laevigata 'Kermesina Plena', Crataegus media 'Paul's Scarlet'.

Bulletpoints
* olive green shoots * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, thermophilic, can be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Midland hawthorn 'Paul´s Scarlet' are dark green, ovate, glossy, leathery, alternate, lobed. Midland hawthorn 'Paul´s Scarlet' is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, flaking, scale-like bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The Midland hawthorn 'Paul´s Scarlet' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, broad.

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).

Care
This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The carmine-red, double flowers of Midland hawthorn 'Paul´s Scarlet' appear in panicles from May to June.

Fruit
Crataegus laevigata 'Paul´s Scarlet' produces red fruits with a mealy, bland flavour.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, homeopathy

Shoots
The shoots of Crataegus laevigata 'Paul´s Scarlet' are spiny, olive green.

Root
Crataegus laevigata 'Paul´s Scarlet' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.