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AllotmentLadyAllotmentLady Posts: 39
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A lady on the allotment next to me has asked me to propagate her tree for her, but doesn't know what it is, any ideas? 

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  • Alan Clark2 in LiverpoolAlan Clark2 in Liverpool Posts: 2,182

    It looks like a red-flowered form of Hawthorn.

  • AllotmentLadyAllotmentLady Posts: 39

    Thanks Alan, never seen a red flowered one (or noticed one any ways).

  • Chrissy the gardenerChrissy the gardener Posts: 1,072

    It's Crategeous Pauls Scarlet, I've just planted one I think the blossom is amazing.

  • LiriodendronLiriodendron Posts: 8,271

    Not sure if it sets seeds, AllotmentLady, being double-flowered.  If not, it might be difficult to propagate I'm afraid - I'd guess it's grafted onto the common hawthorn, which might be something to try...  it's reasonably cheap to buy a new one though, I think.

    Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
  • WaysideWayside Posts: 845

    How pretty is that?!  It's a good time to spot these when out and about.  Hawthorns and their May flowers are fab.

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