Crataegus laev. 'Crimson Cloud' - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
These produce red fruits from August onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Crataegus media, Crataegus oxyacantha.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit jewellery * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * wind-resistant, thermophilic

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Exfoliating, scaly bark.

Growth habit
Midland hawthorn 'Crimson Cloud' is overhanging in habit and has a less translucent crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The carmine-red flowers appear in May.

fruit
The red fruits of Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Screen, solitary, park, homeopathy, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' are spiny.

Root
Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.