Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' – Crataegus laevigata 'Plena'

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Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' – Crataegus laevigata 'Plena'

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Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is a tree with a dense, broad, more or less rounded crown and it grows up to 10 m in height. The trunk and branches are grey. The branches bear thorns approx. 2.5 cm long and viciously sharp. The leaves are a remarkable dark green and have 3 - 5 lobes. The double flowers grow in umbels and turn from white to dirty pink. 'Plena' is sterile and therefore produces no fruit. It prefers nutritious soils, not too moist. The soil must be sufficiently compact since the tree is sensitive to wind when the root system is not well developed. Can be used in parks, streets and gardens. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
10 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
round, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs grey, with thorns, bark brown-grey, peeling in small platelets
Leaf
ovate, 3/5 lobes, very dark green, 3 - 6 cm
Flowers
white, blossoming dirt♂ pink, full, in panicles, May-June
Fruits
none, fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few soil requirements, prefers fairly heavy soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Circa 1770
Synonyms
Crataegus laevigata 'Alboplena'
Clear stem tree loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink May early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Fruitless cultivar yes
Frequently asked questions
Crataegus laevigata 'Plena'

Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' can eventually reach a height of 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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