Let me introduce you to one of my all-time favorite trees for small gardens: Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet', commonly referred to as English Hawthorn.

Pronounced kruh-TEE-gus lee-vih-GAY-tuh, Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn sports deep pink, showy flowers in spring, and bright green leaves that turn yellow in fall. In winter, this tree displays plump red berries, making it a showy specimen for all seasons.

Unfussy and well-behaved, Paul’s Scarlet English hawthorn is a reliable, easy-care tree we...