Hawthorn. A rounded tree with large thorns and glossy deep green leaves, turning orange and red in autumn. Clusters of white flowers, followed by bright red fruit. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers April to June. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Crataegus persimilis ‘Prunifolia’
A rounded tree with large thorns and glossy deep green leaves, turning orange and red in autumn. Clusters of white flowers, followed by bright red fruit.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Crataegus |
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Species | persimilis |
Varietry | 'Prunifolia' |
Common Name | Hawthorn |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 8m |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 10m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, June |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | July |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
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Pruning Time | |
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