Late Spring Flowering Paul’s Scarlet

Being a form of the Midlands Hawthorn and discovered in 1858 by Mr. Boyd in the heritage town of Waltham Cross. It found its place as a true charming beauty, once propagated by the infamous horticulturist and writer, William Paul known for his book ‘The Rose Garden’. Remnants of its lineage can be likened to the rose family, found in its effervescent flora. Which we imagine is what piqued his eye.

CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' - Scarlet Hawthorn blossoms close-up

William went on to show this spectacular spring floral display in the 1866 International Horticultural Exhibition, winning second place in the ‘20 Hardy Deciduous Shrubs in Flower’. Really, this essential heritage tree has a first place to enhance any entrance, small garden, or coastal holiday home. ‘Paul’s Scarlett’ is indeed a beauty, and it’s looking particularly stunning right now.

CRATAEGUS laevigata ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ – Scarlet Hawthorn

The Scarlet Hawthorn has clusters of scarlet-red rosette flowers that are striking and intense. The result is a brilliant show that’s suited to large stages. When the yellow to red Autumn colour fades, the low deviation of the branches forms a wonderful silhouette against cold, clear days.

  • Suitable for street or avenue, feature and group planting
  • Tight rosette clusters of `deep pink-red flowers in Spring
  • Deciduous, it will grow up to 5×7 m.

Photo: CRATAEGUS laevigata ‘Pauls Scarlet’ – Scarlet Hawthorn in 80L container, 3.5m+ height, 8+ years old. Also available in 30L container.

Crataegus Pauls Scarlet in full blossom, 80L container at Easy Big Trees Nursery.
Wonderful for park and avenue settings
Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn planted as feature tree in Queenstown landscaping.
Paul's Scarlet Hawthorns at Donovan Park, Invercargill.
Another Queenstown landscape with Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn trees, beautiful colour mix.
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Testimonial from Pat, Easy Big Trees client from Arrowtown.
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