Crataegus × media 'Crimson Cloud'
( syn. Crataegus × media 'Superba' )
A popular, spreading, thorny tree with mid-green, three- to five-lobed leaves and a profusion of large, lightly scented,...
9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
£54.99
available to order from late spring
bare root | 1.2m tall
£44.99
available to order from autumn 2024
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Plant description
A popular, spreading, thorny tree with mid-green, three- to five-lobed leaves and a profusion of large, lightly scented, bright red flowers with creamy centres in late spring, popular with bees and butterflies. It is an ideal plant for a range of soil conditions (including chalk), and it is tough enough to cope with exposed sites once established, as well as city pollution and coastal conditions. ‘Crimson Cloud’ produces tiny red berries in autumn, great for attracting birds.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Crataegus × media Crimson Cloud:
Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly
Please note:
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
