Crataegus laevigata Rosea Flore Pleno (English Hawthorn)

Award-winning Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' (English Hawthorn) is a small, low-branching, deciduous tree with a dense, rounded crown of ascending, stiff, zig-zag branches. They are well armed with thorns, 1 in. long (2.5 cm), and clad with small, glossy, mid-green, 3 to 5-lobed leaves. In mid to late spring, a profusion of double pink flowers held in clusters (corymbs) along the branches, provide a spectacular spring floral display. The blossoms are followed by bright red fruits in fall. The foliage develops no appreciable fall color.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 18-25 ft. tall and wide (5-8 m).
• A full sun to part shade lover, this tree is easily grown in moist, well-drained soils.
• Perfect as a specimen tree for cottage gardens, town, coastal or exposed gardens. Can be used for hedging.
• Requires only minimal pruning in late winter or early spring, to remove damaged, diseased or misplaced growth.
• Keep an eye out for caterpillars, gall mites, aphids, leaf spots and fireblight.
• Propagate by seed or grafting
• Fruit may cause mild stomach upset if ingested