Paul's Scarlet English Hawthorn
Crataegus Laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'
Overview
The Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet', commonly called Paul's Scarlet English Hawthorn, is a deciduous tree valued for its spring display of double, rosy-red flowers. Growing to about 15-20 feet tall and wide, its dense, rounded canopy adds structure to landscapes. Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it prefers full sun and tolerates a range of soil types. Its compact size makes it a practical choice for small gardens or urban settings.
Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 5–8Type TreeClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 5–8
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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