Crataegus schraderiana - 60-80 CM C3

Description
The Blue hawthorn (Crataegus schraderiana) is an upright garden plant with decorative, dark red, oval fruits. It produces white flowers in May. The Blue hawthorn also has medium green leaves.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Blue hawthorns are medium green.

Frost hardiness
The Blue hawthorn has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blue hawthorn is upright in habit.

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 ground 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 appear in May.

Fruit
The dark red, oval fruits of Crataegus schraderiana are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
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