Crataegus persimilis 'Splendens' - 200-250 CM FTH WHIP C5

Description
The Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Splendens' (Crataegus persimilis) is an upright, broad, large shrub with decorative, scarlet-red, round fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters from May to June. The Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Splendens' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and is around 5 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Crataegus prunifolia 'Splendens'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive orange-yellow, red autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Splendens's are dark green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size. Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Splendens' is bright orange-yellow to red in autumn.

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

Frost hardiness
The Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Splendens' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, broad.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers of Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Splendens' appear in umbrella clusters from May to June.

Fruit
The scarlet-red, round fruits of Crataegus persimilis 'Splendens' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, homeopathy, hedge (pruning), bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Crataegus persimilis 'Splendens' are spiny.

Root
Crataegus persimilis 'Splendens' is a deep-rooting plant.