Crataegus tanacetifolia - 40-50 CM C2

Description
The Syrian haw (Crataegus tanacetifolia) is an upright garden plant that produces white flowers. They appear in June. These produce red fruits from September. The Syrian haw also has cut, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and is around 8 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Mespilus tanacetifolia.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Syrian haws are dark green, cut.

Frost hardiness
The Syrian haw has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Syrian haw 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 June.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, homeopathy