Seeking a standout feature for your garden? The Fuchsia Pink Hawthorn (Crataegus × media 'Punicea') offers a spectacular display of deep pink, single flowers with white centers in late spring, creating a striking contrast against its glossy, dark green foliage. This small, deciduous tree develops a dense, spreading canopy, providing visual interest throughout the year. In autumn, it produces dark red fruits, known as haws, which are attractive to birds and add seasonal charm. Its compact size and hardy nature make it suitable for urban gardens, cottage settings, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.
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Key Features
Vibrant Spring Blossoms In May, the tree is adorned with profuse clusters of deep pink, single flowers featuring white centers, creating a striking contrast against the dark green foliage.
- Compact & Manageable Size With an ultimate height and spread of 4–8 meters over 20–50 years, this tree is well-suited for small to medium-sized gardens and urban spaces.
- Seasonal Interest Beyond its spring floral display, the tree offers glossy, lobed leaves in summer, dark red fruits in early autumn, and a dense, thorny structure that adds visual interest in winter.
- Wildlife Friendly The lightly scented blossoms attract bees and butterflies, while the autumn fruits provide a valuable food source for birds, enhancing garden biodiversity.
- Hardy & Versatile Adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerant of urban pollution and coastal conditions, this tree thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Crataegus x media ‘Punicea’ (Fuchsia Pink) | Hawthorn
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Specification
Details
Botanical Name
Crataegus × media 'Punicea'
Common Names
Fuchsia Pink Hawthorn
Family
Rosaceae
Origin
Hybrid between Crataegus monogyna and Crataegus laevigata, both native to Europe. The 'Punicea' cultivar is specifically cultivated for its ornamental value.
