Crataegus laev. 'Rubra Plena' - BUSH 3-5 BR.

Description
The Midland hawthorn 'Rubra Plena' (Crataegus laevigata) is an irregular, branched large shrub that produces carmine-red flowers arranged in panicles. These appear from May to June. The Midland hawthorn 'Rubra Plena' also bears glossy, leathery, ovate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 8 m and spreads to approx. 6 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Crataegus media ‘Rubra Plena’.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * wind-resistant, heat-loving

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Midland hawthorn 'Rubra Plena' are medium green, ovate, glossy, leathery, alternate and lobed.

Bark
Flaking, scaly bark.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Midland hawthorn 'Rubra Plena' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Irregular, branched.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The carmine-red, double flowers of Midland hawthorn 'Rubra Plena' appear in panicles from May to June.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, homeopathy

Shoots
The shoots of Crataegus laevigata 'Rubra Plena' are spiny.

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