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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, bright red...
9 litre pot | 2 - 2.5m tall
In stock (delivery within 3-4 working days)
bare root | 1.2m tall
available to order from late spring
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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.
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
- Oct
- 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:
When planting potted trees, add some soil conditioner (well-rotted compost) to the planting hole and some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment.
If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Protect from cold, drying winds.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level. Wearing gloves, prune in late winter to early spring for general maintenance, removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches, and lightly thin the crown to maintain shape.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.
If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Protect from cold, drying winds.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level. Wearing gloves, prune in late winter to early spring for general maintenance, removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches, and lightly thin the crown to maintain shape.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.
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
