Red Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'
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Red Hawthorn Tree
Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'
- One of the most richly-flowering native trees, 'Paul's Scarlet' is a hit throughout the year. Compact and well-shaped, it's ideal for even small gardens.
- A tree as hard as nails, this hawthorn laughs in the face of frost, poor soil, wind and pollution. It's even pretty salt-tolerant. What's more, it's incredibly easy to grow and care for.
- Sporting dark green, deeply-lobed, glossy foliage that turns golden and bronze in autumn, it's easy to see why 'Paul's Scarlet' is among the most popular hawthorn trees.
- A mass of deep, crimson-pink flowers appear in May and June with small red fruits (haws) in the autumn. You can make them into wine, cordial and jelly. Alternatively, leave them for the birds to enjoy!
- Perfect as a feature tree or at the back of a mixed border, hawthorn makes a great addition to a hedge, too. It's also one of the best trees you can plant for native wildlife (attracting both bees and birds).
- To top it all off, it's also a recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, an award conferred upon those plants shown to perform especially well in British garden trials.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch and are professionally pruned before dispatching.
- 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, Red 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 Red Hawthorn Tree typically reaches 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?
Red 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?
Red 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?
Red 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?
Red 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 'Paul's Scarlet' is exceptionally hardy with an RHS rating of H7, surviving temperatures colder than -20°C in severe climates.
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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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