Crataegus laev. 'Paul's Scarlet Hamlet' - 2 YR BUSH

Description
The Midland hawthorn 'Paul´s Scarlet Hamlet' (Crataegus laevigata) is an irregular, branched large shrub with decorative, scarlet-red, oval fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces dark pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from April to May. The Midland hawthorn 'Paul´s Scarlet Hamlet' also has shiny, leathery, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres.

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

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Olive-green shoots * fragrant flowers * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * wind-resistant, thermophilic

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

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

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Irregular, branched.

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 dark pink, semi-double flowers of Midland hawthorn 'Paul´s Scarlet Hamlet' appear in panicles from April to May. They are pleasantly scented.

Fruit
The scarlet-red, oval fruits of Crataegus laevigata 'Paul´s Scarlet Hamlet' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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

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