Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'

Also Known As

Crataegus 'Crimson Cloud™'
Crataegus 'Superba'
Crataegus laevigata 'Superba'
Crimson Cloud English Hawthorn
Crimson Cloud Hawthorn

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-25'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

4b-8b

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Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' plant details

Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'

USDA Zones: 4b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A delightful cloud of very showy bright-red, white-centered flowers cover this fine upright oval 20-25' tree in spring. Featuring glossy, fine-textured, bright-green foliage in summer which turns a rich lemon-yellow in autumn where it nicely contrasts with the small bright red apple-like fall fruit. This specimen also has good winter interest with its interesting exfoliating grey bark which develops on mature specimens. A wonderful choice! S/M

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous, dense tree with a rounded top and thornless branches. Glossy green foliage is a backdrop for the abundant flowers in spring. Blooms are red with a white star center. Introduced by Princeton nursery of New Jersey in 1966. It is a cross of C. laevigata 'Charles X' and 'Paul's Scarlet'