Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn
The secret is out, Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn is this year’s darling.
Otherwise known as Crataegus laevigata ‘Pauls Scarlet’, our
new favorite tree delivers rosy blooms and seasonally adorable
ornamental fruit. Dark pink blossoms resembling tiny roses
burst in a dazzling display throughout the spring.
Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn is the showiest hawthorn, and it’s hard
not to fall in love. Miniature rose clusters delicately perch on
branches like nature’s jewels. Cherry red fruits are soon to
follow, persisting into the winter season, even after leaves have
long flown the coop.
best, and this highly adaptable tree thrives in humid conditions as
well as semi-arid areas.
Plant Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn at any time of the year, and prune
any time after flowering in the summer or autumn to maintain the
desired shape. Both sunny and partial shade conditions allow for
vigorous growth, with most exciting developments occurring in
the spring and autumn. Achieve true curbside appeal by trimming
lower branches to heighten canopy-starting point and allow for
traffic underneath.
Miniature is the Perfect Size
With a spread of 15-20 feet and topping out in height at 25 feet,
Pauls Scarlet Hawthorn is well suited to livening up the party
as a wall of color in the backyard or brightening up the front as
a single accent. Miniature flowers are fragrant, and the overall
small size allows for easy maintenance. A Jewel in the Rough
Shiny green foliage provides the perfect backdrop for cute and
plentiful miniature roses. A deer-resistant trunk brings these
adorable delights up to eye level while allowing for bird-friendly
visitation. As a close relative to more commonly known roses,
some trees have thorns, so keep this in mind when selecting the
tree that best fits its function.
Minimal pruning requirements are easy to perform on their low,
dense branches, making this reliable talking piece a breeze
to maintain. Leaves are quick to drop in the fall, especially
in areas with cooler temperatures. Like a curtain dropping to
reveal the star of the show, lobed and glossy leaves make way
for festive, deep red fruits.
Adaptable and Easy Some disease susceptibility in certain climates may cause leaves
to drop earlier than unaffected trees, but caretakers can easily
prune back affected branches. Dense hedgerows of Pauls Scarlet
Hawthorn are common in the UK, so prune to fit any border for a
more European feel. However, these trees do mature in a more
rounded form, so keeping an attractive shape is still easy when
pruning efforts fall by the wayside.
This tree is tolerant of a wide range of soil and climate
conditions, so there is really no excuse not to squeeze in at
least one Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn. While well-drained soils are Brighten up any space, small or large, with the rosy Paul’s Scarlet
Hawthorn. With stress-free maintenance and doubled flowers that
guests will coo over, its an easy pick for this year.