Hawthorn ‘Punicea’ (Crataegus laevigata ‘Punicea’)

Hawthorn ‘Punicea’ (Crataegus laevigata ‘Punicea’) is a tree that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant is commonly known as hawthorn ‘Punicea’.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: hawthorn ‘Punicea’
Scientific name: Crataegus laevigata ‘Punicea’
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Hawthorn ‘Punicea’ (Crataegus laevigata ‘Punicea’) – Magnus Manske, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Hawthorn ‘Punicea’ (Crataegus laevigata ‘Punicea’) – Magnus Manske, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons