{"product_id":"crataegus-laevigata-crimson-cloud-thorn-tree-12lt","title":"Frank P Matthews Crataegus x media ‘Crimson Cloud’ Thorn Tree - 12Ltr Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrank P Matthews Crataegus × media ‘Crimson Cloud’ (Thorn Tree) – 12L Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrataegus × media ‘Crimson Cloud’ thorn tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking small ornamental tree producing masses of \u003cstrong\u003edark red spring flowers with creamy centres\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by decorative red berries and glossy green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfuse \u003cstrong\u003ecrimson-red flowers with creamy centres\u003c\/strong\u003e in May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive \u003cstrong\u003eglossy dark green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces small \u003cstrong\u003ered berries for wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerant of \u003cstrong\u003echalk, clay, shade, and coastal conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, \u003cstrong\u003esmall tree\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely hardy and easy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrataegus × media ‘Crimson Cloud’\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unusual and highly ornamental thorn tree, forming a dense, spreading, bushy habit with glossy, dark green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn May, the tree becomes smothered in profuse clusters of \u003cstrong\u003esmall, single crimson flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e with creamy centres. 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