Midland Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata ‘Crimson Cloud’
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Midland Hawthorn Tree
Crataegus laevigata ‘Crimson Cloud’
- One of the most distinctive hawthorn varieties, thanks to its impactful reddish pink and white blooms, ‘Crimson Cloud’ is a dazzling ornamental tree that offers a long season of interest.
- The flowers boast bold crimson-to-magenta exteriors with snow white centres, typically appearing between April and June. The glossy green foliage serves as a lovely backdrop against which the flowers can shine, and takes on attractive bronze hues come autumn.
- Red berries (haws) are produced in abundance in the autumn months, providing a valuable source of food for birds like yellowhammers and thrushes. The thorny nature of their branches also makes these trees excellent nesting sites.
- The hawthorn has been certified as one of the RHS’s Plants for Pollinators, a designation indicating the tree’s benefits to pollinating insects like honeybees and the small eggar moth.
- ‘Crimson Cloud’ is incredibly hardy and easy to grow, tolerating a wide range of soils and conditions, including chalky and clay sites. You can even use the haws to make jelly and wine! Seriously, what’s not to like?
- Our mature trees are grown in Air-Pots®, the only type of pot to completely eliminate root circling. A unique design stimulates air pruning for a mass of healthy fibrous roots, which results in a healthy tree that will establish quickly in your garden. With each Air-Pot® made to last up to 20 years, we reuse them on the nursery and wrap your mature tree in hessian for delivery - but if you’d rather keep your tree potted, simply add an Air-Pot® to your basket along with your tree.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Midland Hawthorn Tree can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The Midland Hawthorn Tree grows to a height of 6 to 8 metres, with a spread of 5 to 6 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Midland Hawthorn Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Midland Hawthorn Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
Midland Hawthorn Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Midland Hawthorn Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' holds an RHS hardiness rating of H7, making it incredibly hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures below -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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