• Best selling tree
• Vibrant pink double flowers
• Great for small gardens
• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Size after 10 years : 5m x 4m
Description
Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' is an ever popular, small, rounded ornamental garden tree which displays vibrant bright pink double flowers in May and attractive scarlet haws in autumn, which are a delight for birds. It is one of the first trees to flower in Spring. After flowering, the foliage is densely packed, making this a good option for screening if you're looking for a little cover.
Also known as Red Hawthorn, Red May tree, Double crimson flowering hawthorn or Hawthorn 'Paul's Scarlet'. Can be expected to reach 6m x 4m in 20 years.
Planting Position
'Paul's Scarlet' are very hardy trees and can be planted in almost any condition or soil including exposed, coastal or damp sites. This would make an excellent specimen for a small to medium sized garden or as part of a copse.
Attributes
The early flowering of this tree makes it an excellent addition to any garden and a firm favourite with wildlife. Birds and many flying insects will be attracted to the tree.
Size
Height and spread after 10 years : 6m x 4m
Container options are available here
Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' | Crimson Hawthorn Tree | Bare Root
Whilst smaller trees are often cheaper, easier to handle and more forgiving in terms of their level of care required, a more mature tree can provide a fantastic instant impact if you are able to care for it over the first few years.
- Standard or Feathered?
Standard trees - have a clear stem up to a minimum of 1.8m and a well-formed head of branches.
Feathered trees - Usually has an upright central leader and side brancehs that emerge down the main stem.
- Which Girth Size Should I Choose?
Our most common sizes we offer are relatively easy to ship and plant. The measurement is the circumference of the trunk at 1m above the roots.
6-8cm girth - 2.50m to 2.75m in height
8-10cm girth - 2.75m to 3.00m in height
- Standard or Feathered?
