Crataegus laevigata – Hawthorn

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Crataegus laevigata – Hawthorn

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Crataegus laevigata is native to most of Europe. It forms a thorny bush that grows into a tree with a more or less rounded crown. Height 5 - 6 m. The branches bear thorns approx. 2.5 cm long. The wide ovoid leaves measure 2 - 6 cm, have three lobes and emerge in early spring. They start off a fresh colour of green but later turn darker. Produces abundant flowers in May/June. They grow in umbels, have two styles and are pleasantly scented. In the autumn pear-shaped fruits appear, measuring approx. 1 cm. For soils that are not too moist and are nutritious. Winter hardiness zone: 5a

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Specifications
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Height
5-6 m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
flaking, brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
white, flowers in May, fragrant flowers
Fruits
red
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
bad
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, cemeteries, large gardens, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white May early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom all species valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers yes
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Frequently asked questions
Crataegus laevigata

Crataegus laevigata can eventually reach a height of 5-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Crataegus laevigata is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Crataegus laevigata is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Crataegus laevigata with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Crataegus laevigata blooms in may.
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