Crataegus laevigata - 125-150 CM C10

Description
The Midland hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) is an irregular, branched large shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from May to June. These produce scarlet-red, oval fruits from August. The Midland hawthorn also has shiny, leathery, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark grey, flaky and scaly. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 6 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 Midland hawthorn are dark green, ovate, glossy, leathery, alternate, lobed. Midland hawthorn is 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 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers of Midland hawthorn appear in panicles from May to June.

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

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, homeopathy

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

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