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Syrian haw

Crataegus tanacetifolia

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Crataegus
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: tansy-leaved thorn

About this plant

C. tanacetifolia is an upright, rounded, usually thornless tree with downy, grey-green deeply lobed leaves. Rounded sprays of fragrant white flowers in mid-summer are followed by aromatic, orange-yellow fruit up to 2.5cm across

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in most soils and situations. Makes a good specimen tree

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Prone to caterpillars, gall mites and aphids

Diseases

May be affected by leaf spots, powdery mildews and fireblight

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesGround Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years