CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'
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CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'
Commonly known as Double crimson hawthorn, Midland hawthorn, Red May
Double red
Whip
£27.50 each
H/Std
£75.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Syn. 'Coccinea Plena' -
Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, aphids, gall midges, fireblight. honey fungus, rust, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Garden form of the native Midland hawthorn. -
Deciduousshallowly 3-5 lobed, mid-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Red
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Double
Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing -
Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Ovate
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft)
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TreeRounded, thorny tree. Profuse flowering followed by red berries.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny soil except waterlogged.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
8m (26ft)
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