Crataegus ×media 'Paul's Scarlet' – Red-thorn

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Crataegus ×media 'Paul's Scarlet' – Red-thorn

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Sometimes grown as a shrub but mostly sold as a tree. The sturdy lateral branches that grow outwards create a more or less rounded open type of crown. It can eventually attain a maximum width of 6 to 7 m. The trunk and branches are grey. The branches are less thorny than those of the species. The thorns are approx. 2.5 cm long and viciously sharp. The dark green leaves are lighter on the underside. The entire tree is covered with blossom in the spring. The flowers turn from even to pale red. The tough hard roots go deep and spread wide. The soil must be sufficiently compact since the tree is sensitive to wind when the root system is not well developed. The tree is insensitive to atmospheric pollution. A much-loved tree in smaller gardens. Stands up to hard surfaces
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Availability
Clear stem (2) Multi-stem (2)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
350/400 multistem
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
Specifications
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Height
6 - 8 (10) m
Crown
broad spherical, later rounded, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
bark brownish-grey, flaking off in platelets, twigs thorny
Leaf
ovoid, 3/5-lobed, dark green, 3 - 6 cm
Flowers
red double flowers in umbels, May-June
Fruits
none, fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
makes few demands, preferably not too dry
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Wm. Paul, England, 1860
Synonyms
Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green orange/red May average growing Conspicuous bloom all species valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Fruitless cultivar yes
Frequently asked questions
Crataegus ×media 'Paul's Scarlet'

Crataegus ×media 'Paul's Scarlet' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 (10) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Crataegus ×media 'Paul's Scarlet' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 (10) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Crataegus ×media 'Paul's Scarlet' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Crataegus ×media 'Paul's Scarlet' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Crataegus ×media 'Paul's Scarlet' blooms in may.
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