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  • CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'
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    CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'

    Commonly known as Hawthorn, Midland hawthorn

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    ('Punicea') - an attractive form with single scarlet flowers and a pronounced white centre
     
    Plant Details
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      AGM as 'Punicea'
    • Pests & Diseases
      Caterpillars, aphids, gall midges, fireblight, honey fungus, rust, powdery mildew
    • Place of origin
      Garden form of the native Midland hawthorn
    • Deciduous
      shallowly 3-5 lobed, mid-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long
    • Red
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Fully hardy
    • Lobed
    • Ovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Rounded thorny tree. Produces large, bright red flowers 2cm (¾in) across with white centres followed by ovoid to spherical fruit
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (26ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Pruning group
      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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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