Crimson Cloud Hawthorn

Red Spring Blooms
Compact Ornamental Tree
Seasonal Fruit Interest

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Crimson Cloud Hawthorn

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Crimson Cloud Hawthorn

Crimson Cloud Hawthorn is a small deciduous ornamental tree known for red spring flowers with white centers, glossy green foliage, and colorful fruit. Its compact size, rounded canopy, and multi-season interest make it a beautiful choice for lawns, borders, entry gardens, and small landscape spaces.

Why choose Crimson Cloud Hawthorn?

Choose Crimson Cloud Hawthorn for a flowering tree with bold spring color and a refined ornamental shape. The red blooms stand out beautifully against emerging foliage, while the glossy leaves give the tree a polished summer look. Later in the season, small fruit adds wildlife value and visual interest. Its manageable size makes it useful where a full-sized shade tree would be too large, especially in front yards, mixed borders, and garden focal points.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Crataegus laevigata ‘Crimson Cloud’
Common Name: Crimson Cloud Hawthorn
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Habit: Small rounded tree with dense branching

Crimson Cloud Hawthorn Additional Information

Crimson Cloud Hawthorn offers a memorable spring show with single red flowers accented by white centers, giving the tree a bright, cheerful look during bloom season. The foliage is glossy green through summer and may take on warm fall tones before dropping. Small berry-like fruits can develop later in the season, adding color and providing food for birds.

This hawthorn is well suited for sunny lawns, entry plantings, cottage-style gardens, mixed borders, and small ornamental tree groupings. Its compact scale makes it easier to place than many larger flowering trees, while its branching structure gives it a handsome winter outline. Pruning is best kept light and focused on shaping young trees, removing damaged branches, and maintaining good airflow through the canopy. Place it where its spring flowers and seasonal fruit can be easily enjoyed.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Crimson Cloud Hawthorn in full sun with well-drained soil. Choose a site with enough room for its rounded canopy and good air movement around the branches.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and keep the root zone evenly moist during establishment. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods to support healthy foliage, flowering, and fruit development.

3. Mulching: Apply a moderate mulch ring around the base to conserve moisture, reduce turf competition, and protect the root zone. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune during dormancy to remove damaged, crossing, or crowded branches. Light structural pruning while young helps maintain an attractive canopy and balanced branching form.

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FAQs

How large does Crimson Cloud Hawthorn get?
Crimson Cloud Hawthorn typically grows as a small ornamental tree, commonly reaching about 15 to 25 feet tall with a rounded canopy in favorable landscape conditions.
When does Crimson Cloud Hawthorn bloom?
Crimson Cloud Hawthorn blooms in spring with showy red flowers that have bright white centers. The bloom display is one of the tree’s most distinctive ornamental features.
Where should I plant Crimson Cloud Hawthorn?
Plant it in a sunny lawn, entry garden, mixed border, or small landscape space where its flowers, foliage, and seasonal fruit can be easily seen and enjoyed.
Does Crimson Cloud Hawthorn produce fruit?
Yes, it can produce small hawthorn fruits after flowering. These fruits add late-season interest and can attract birds to the landscape.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	10-20 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Crataegus laevigata 'Superba'
Bloom Time	Late Spring, Mid spring, Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	Red
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#15 Container

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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