Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' – Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens'

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Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' – Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens'

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This cultivar grows more regularly and higher than the species. Height approx. 8 m, with a broad flattened crown. The branches bear many thorns. These are approx. 4 cm long. The leaves are broad oval and glossy dark green with a sharply serrated edge. The autumn colour is remarkable: red, orange and yellow tints. The white flowers appear in felt-like umbels in May and June. They are followed by bright red fruits, with a diameter of approx. 1 cm, that remain on the tree for a long time. For parks, avenues and small gardens. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
8 m
Crown
flattened spherical, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
white, flowers in May
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
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, cemeteries, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Synonyms
Crataegus x prunifolia ‘Splendens’
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind flatened spherical round/spherical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green May average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit yes
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Frequently asked questions
Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens'

Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' can eventually reach a height of 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' 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 ×persimilis 'Splendens' blooms in may.
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