Red Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'
The Highlights
- One of the most richly flowering native trees, Paul's Scarlet is a hit in every season
- Compact and well shaped, it's ideal for even small gardens
- Hard as nails. Laughs in the face of frost, poor soil, wind and pollution.
- Dark green, deeply lobed, glossy foliage that turns sunny yellow and bronze in autumn
- A mass of deep crimson red flowers appear in May & June with small red fruits (haws) in the autumn. You can make them into wine, cordial and jelly - or leave them for the birds to enjoy
- Perfect as a feature tree in your front garden or at the back of a mixed flower border, Hawthorn makes a great addition to a hedge too
- One of the best trees you can plant for native wildlife - bees love the flowers and birds come for the all-you-can-eat fruit buffet in autumn - the sharp thorns also give them a safe nesting place
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch and are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- One of the most richly flowering native trees, Paul's Scarlet is a hit in every season
- Compact and well shaped, it's ideal for even small gardens
- Hard as nails. Laughs in the face of frost, poor soil, wind and pollution.
- Dark green, deeply lobed, glossy foliage that turns sunny yellow and bronze in autumn
- A mass of deep crimson red flowers appear in May & June with small red fruits (haws) in the autumn. You can make them into wine, cordial and jelly - or leave them for the birds to enjoy
- Perfect as a feature tree in your front garden or at the back of a mixed flower border, Hawthorn makes a great addition to a hedge too
- One of the best trees you can plant for native wildlife - bees love the flowers and birds come for the all-you-can-eat fruit buffet in autumn - the sharp thorns also give them a safe nesting place
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch and are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
High Pest/Disease resistance
Generally pest and disease resistant. May be affected by caterpillars, gail mites and aphids. May also be affected by a leaf spot and fire blightMORE
Full Sun
Position in Full Sun (6h+) or partial shade
Moist but well-drained soil
Can grow in almost any moist but well-drained soil, from sandy to clay and from acidic to slightly alkaline
Prune Annually
Although serious pruning is not required, you can prune your hawthorn tree to keep it looking neat. Removal of dead, diseased or broken branches will aid in this process while stimulating new growth for flowers and fruit
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower