Crataegus laev. 'Paul's Scarlet' - 50 CM STEM C6.5

Description
These produce red, oval fruits.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Crataegus laevigata 'Kermesina Plena', Crataegus media 'Paul's Scarlet'.

Bulletpoints
* olive green shoots * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, heat-loving, can be built over

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey, flaking, scale-like bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Cone-shaped, broad.

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).

Care
This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The carmine-red flowers are double and appear in panicles from May to June.

fruit
Crataegus laevigata 'Paul´s Scarlet' forms red fruits with a mealy, bland flavour.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, homeopathy

Shoots
The shoots of Crataegus laevigata 'Paul´s Scarlet' are spiny, olive green.

Root
Crataegus laevigata 'Paul´s Scarlet' is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.