Crataegus laev. 'Masekii' - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
The Midland hawthorn 'Masekii' (Crataegus laevigata) is a sprawling large shrub that produces white flowers. They appear from May to June. These produce scarlet-red fruits from August. The Midland hawthorn 'Masekii' also has dark green, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark grey, flaking and scaly. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Crataegus media, Crataegus oxyacantha.

Bulletpoints
* olive green shoots * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * wind-resistant, heat-loving

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Midland hawthorn 'Masekii' are dark green, medium green in colour. Midland hawthorn 'Masekii' turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, flaking, scale-like bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Midland hawthorn 'Masekii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sprawling.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The scarlet-red stone fruits have a mealy, bland flavour. Ripening time from August.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, homeopathy

Shoots
The shoots of Crataegus laevigata 'Masekii' are spiny, olive green.

Root
Crataegus laevigata 'Masekii' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.