Crataegus Crimson Cloud

Crimson Cloud Hawthorne

Crataegus ‘Crimson Cloud’ is a deciduous ornamental tree prized for its vibrant deep red spring flowers and compact, rounded form. Unlike many hawthorns, it is noted for having few to no thorns, making it a cleaner, more landscape-friendly selection.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–15 ft
Height: 12–15 ft

Form: Rounded, compact canopy

Foliage:
Glossy dark green leaves
Yellow to bronze fall color

Blooms:
Showy crimson-red flowers in mid to late spring

Fruit:
Small red haws in late summer (limited fruit set compared to other hawthorns)

Fall/Winter Interest:
Attractive branching structure and occasional fruit

USDA Zones: 4a–7b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to various soils
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established


🌸 Landscape Uses
Specimen tree, small accent tree, patio tree, residential landscapes, compact spaces


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Pollinators
Tolerances: Urban conditions, heat, moderate drought

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

12-15'

Width

12-15'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Flower color

Hot Pink, Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Normal, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No