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CRATAEGUS alabamensis var. florens

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CRATAEGUS alabamensis var. florens

Commonly known as Alabama hawthorn

An American hawthorn with spoon-shaped leaves and large berries

Deciduous
White
Height
4m (13ft)
Spread
2m (6½ft)
Tree
Or large shrub with smooth, grey bark, zigzag stems and long, straight thorns. Flowers are followed by burgundy-red berries
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Full sun
Partial shade

CRATAEGUS alabamensis var. florens

£35.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Additional Features

	Berries	These plants have berries.
	Good to know	Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects
	Pests & Diseases	Caterpillars, aphids, gall midges, fireblight, honey fungus, rust, powdery mildew
	Place of origin	USA (Georgia, Florida)

Hardiness

Frost hardy (down to -5)

Leaf margin

Dentate

(see photos above)

Pruning group

Pruning group 1

Suitable 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.

Scented Plants

Scented flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Tree Shape

Rounded to broadly spreading

Wildlife