YELLOWSTONE ARBORETUM
" Stewards of the Natural Environment "
Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana
English Hawthorn
Catalogue A# 2002-001 H6
GPS 45D 43' 58" N / 108D 37' 35" W
Crataegus laevigata 'Superba'
Family: Rosaceae
Origin: Europe, north Africa
Common name: Crimson Cloud English Hawthorn
Location: Homestead House-left side towards barn
Number in accession: 1
Faith Marie Tull memorial tree
This 11 inch Hawthorn provides overall benefits of: $39 every year.
Tree or Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale: Europe, north Africa
Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Specimen
Size Range: Medium tree (25-40 feet), Small tree (15-25 feet)
Mature Height: 20-35 feet
Mature Width: 20-35 feet
Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
Hardiness Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
Acid Soils: Tolerant
Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
Salt Spray: Intolerant
Soil Salt: Intolerant
Drought Conditions: Tolerant
Poor Drainage: Moderately Tolerant
Ornamental Interest: Spring blossoms, Fall color, Persistent fruit/seeds, Showy fruit, Showy flowers, Attractive bark
Season of Interest: Early winter, Mid winter, Mid spring, Late spring, Early fall, Mid fall, Late fall
Flower Color & Fragrance: White
Shape or Form: Broad, Round
Growth Rate: Moderate
Transplants Well: Moderate
Wildlife: Migrant bird
CRITIQUE
The Crimson Cloud Hawthorn is another great tree to put in your arsenal of small tough colorful landscape varieties. Of greatest significance is the fact that it is the perfect substitute for the very problematic Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn. Do not consider using Paul’s Scarlet unless you want defoliated trees by early August. The Crimson Cloud Hawthorn is resistant to the leaf blight that afflicts the Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn. The Crimson Cloud is similar in size and form, and the flowers are equal, if not superior, to the Paul’s Scarlet. Although the flowers might be small, they are plentiful and spectacular in color, detail, and fragrance. Oh, the fragrance!
