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caughuawaga hawthorn

Crataegus × durobrivensis

Genus: Crataegus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A large shrub or small, rounded tree to about 7m with smooth, lobed leaves and 5cm-long thorns. Small clusters of white flowers in spring are followed by relatively large, glossy, long-lasting, red fruits

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Thrives in most soils and situations except waterlogged ground or deep shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed. In autumn, remove flesh as soon as ripe and sow in a seedbed or in containers in a cold frame. In spring, stratify and sow in a seed bed. Make take 18 months to germinate

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars, gall mites and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight, a leaf spot and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years