Crataegus x lavalleei is a small tree up to 7 m tall. The crown is somewhat irregularly rounded and looks heavy because of its denseness and the deep green leaves. The leaves are matt glossy and feel leathery. In the spring the young leaves emerge red. They remain on the tree for a long time in the autumn. The thorns, 4 cm long, are remarkable. The white flowers appear in loose umbels in May and June. Later pale orange fruits appear and stay on the tree until winter. They are approx. 1.5 to 1.8 cm in size. Can be used in parks, streets and small gardens. Winter hardiness zone: 5a Crataegus x lavalleei is at its best in the spring when the glossy dark green leaves serve as a background for the white flowers.
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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), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, tree containers, roof gardens, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem treeMulti-stem treeloamy soilsandy soiltolerates no pavingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)suitable for shadowcan withstand wind2nd size, between 6 and 12 metresdense crowngreenwhiteMayaverage growingConspicuous bloomvaluable for bees (honey plant)valuable for butterfliesnon-toxic (usually)Capricious growing
yes
Frequently asked questions
Crataegus ×lavalleei
Crataegus ×lavalleei can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Crataegus ×lavalleei is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Crataegus ×lavalleei is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Crataegus ×lavalleei 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.