Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn

Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'

Planted 2008

Part of the Rosaceae family, this small deciduous tree has an erect or spreading habit, with a low canopy. It is truly striking in spring when covered with double rose flowers. It does well in most soil types and tolerates highly acidic to highly alkaline soil pH. It is adaptable to moist or dry soil conditions.

Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn tree
up close image of Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn leaf
Close up of Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn bark
Close up of Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn flower
 
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
25 ft. 20 ft. 4-7 Medium Low

Leaf

Small deeply lobed, medium green leaves No real fall color.

Fruit

Prolific, deep red pomes, medium (0.5” to 1.5”), fruiting in fall or winter. Loved by wildlife.

Flower

Brilliant spring flowers. Double petaled blossoms, scarlet to rose in color. Attracts bees.

Advantages

Beautiful spring blossoms make this the showiest of the Hawthorns in spring.

Disadvantages

Thorns. Wet Fruit litter. Susceptible to hawthorn leaf spot or blight. Very susceptible to fire blight.