Crataegus ×persimilis – Broad-leafed cockspur hawthorn

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Crataegus ×persimilis – Broad-leafed cockspur hawthorn

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A small tree with a broad flattened crown. Height and breadth eventually approx. 7 m. The widely-spreading branches are covered with slightly curved thorns, size approx. 4 - 5 cm. The trunk and branches are greyish-brown. The leaves are glossy dark green, have a sharply serrated edge and turn flaming orange to red in the autumn. C. persimilis produces an abundance of white flowers in felt-like umbels that are followed by abundant fruit in the autumn. The fruits are approx. 1 cm in diameter and they remain on the tree for a long time. They all fall at the same time, which can be inconvenient in paved areas. The root system consists of a few deeply penetrating roots with few hair roots. Shows good resistance to frost and dry conditions. Its low branches make it less suitable for streets.
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
250/300 high
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
Specifications
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Height
5 - 8 m
Width
5-8m
Crown
flattened spherical, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
bark greyish-brown, somewhat grooved, smooth brown branches
Leaf
broad oval, glossy dark green, 5 - 10 cm
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
white, in umbels, May/June
Fruits
round, bright red, abundant
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
does not stand up to wet 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
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
unknown, cultivated in Europe since the 18th century
Synonyms
Crataegus x prunifolia
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
Frequently asked questions
Crataegus ×persimilis

Crataegus ×persimilis can eventually reach a height of 5 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Crataegus ×persimilis is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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

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