Midland Hawthorn ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ (grafted on a stem) is an exceptionally ornamental deciduous tree, valued for its spectacular, fully double flowers in an intense pink colour. It works perfectly in home gardens, urban greenery, and as a solitary specimen.

A small, decorative tree with a dense, spherical crown, appreciated mainly for its impressive flowering. It typically reaches 4–6 m in height. Its shoots are clearly differentiated into long and short ones, and sharp thorns appear in the leaf axils. The plant blooms in May and June, producing fully double flowers resembling miniature roses. They are gathered in corymb-like inflorescences 5–8 cm in diameter. It grows best in sunny locations. It is highly resistant to frost and air pollution and tolerates various soil types well. Its drawback is susceptibility to leaf diseases and frequent aphid infestation.

Key features of the cultivar

• Height: 4–6 m

• Habit: dense, spherical crown

• Flowers: double, pink, resembling miniature roses

• Flowering period: May–June

• Inflorescences: corymbs, 5–8 cm in diameter

• Shoots: differentiated into long and short, with sharp thorns

• Container: C4 (rooted plant, ready for planting)