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CRATAEGUS schraderiana
Commonly known as Hawthorn
A rounded tree with deeply cut grey-green leaves. Masses of large purple-red fruits, no prickles either!
Further Reading....
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DeciduousDeeply cut, hairy, 5- to 9-lobed leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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White -
Height5m (16ft) -
Spread5m (16ft)
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TreeSmall, rounded, sparsely thorned tree. Corymbs of up to 12 flowers to 1.2cm (½in) across with red anthers
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
CRATAEGUS schraderiana
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. C. orientalis var. sanguinea. Wildlife plant. Birds and insects
Pests & DiseasesCaterpillars, aphids, gall midges, fireblight, honey fungus, rust, powdery mildew
Place of originSoutheastern Europe, western Asia -
Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)BlueGreyish blue
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Leaf margin
Incised(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Deltoid
(see photos above)
Rhomboidal(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpring
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny soil except waterlogged
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendly
Crataegus - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00
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