Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet': The versatile eye-catcher for gardens and streets

Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' has medium growth and reaches a height of 5 to 15 meters and a width of 4 to 6 meters. The tree initially grows broadly conical, but later develops into a broad, rounded crown. Its branches are sprawling and tend to overhang slightly. With an annual growth of 30 to 50 cm, it is a beautiful addition to small gardens or as a street tree in unsealed areas. The leaves of the common hawthorn are three to five lobed, broadly ovate and shiny dark green. In autumn they take on a bright yellow to yellow-orange color. This fall color is another attractive feature of this tree. Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' impresses with its full, dark red flowers. Their beauty can make gardens and streets shine in the months of May and June.

Features Use and Care

This tree is soil tolerant but prefers moist, nutrient-rich locations. It grows well in a variety of soil types, including alkaline, fresh to moist, slightly acidic to alkaline, loamy-clayey soils. The location of Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' should be sunny to partially shaded as it loves warmth and is frost hardy. It is also wind-resistant and can withstand heavy pruning, which makes it particularly flexible.

Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' tolerates pruning and can be used as a solitary tree in small gardens, as a street tree on unsealed areas or in pots. Because of its double flowers and beautiful autumn colors, it is ideal as an ornamental tree in parks or as a house tree. When planting, it is advisable to thin out the crown and shorten the branches by 5% for optimal growth.

This tree is not only an eye-catcher, but also winter-hardy, urban climate-resistant and heat-tolerant. It also serves as a bird protection tree and is a food source for insects. The common red thorn has short thorns on the shoots, which gives it a certain robustness.

Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' is a versatile tree or shrub that can thrive in a variety of environments. Its crimson, double flowers make it a beautiful addition to any garden landscape. With its resilience to a variety of conditions and its tolerance for pruning, it is an excellent choice for many gardens and landscapes.