Crataegus laevigata Rosea Flore Pleno (English Hawthorn)
Award-winning Crataegus laevigata ‘Rosea Flore Pleno’ (English Hawthorn) is a small, low-branching, deciduous tree with a dense, rounded crown of ascending, stiff, zig-zag branches. They are well armed with thorns, 1 in. long (2.5 cm), and clad with small, glossy, mid-green, 3 to 5-lobed leaves.
Award-winning Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' (English Hawthorn) is a small, low-branching, deciduous tree with a dense, rounded crown of ascending, stiff, zig-zag branches. They are well armed with thorns, 1 in. long (2.5 cm), and clad with small, glossy, mid-green, 3 to 5-lobed leaves. In mid to late spring, a profusion of double pink flowers held in clusters (corymbs) along the branches, provide a spectacular spring floral display. The blossoms are followed by bright red fruits in fall. The foliage develops no appreciable fall color.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 18-25 ft. tall and wide (5-8 m).
- A full sun to part shade lover, this tree is easily grown in moist, well-drained soils.
- Perfect as a specimen tree for cottage gardens, town, coastal or exposed gardens. Can be used for hedging.
- Requires only minimal pruning in late winter or early spring, to remove damaged, diseased or misplaced growth.
- Keep an eye out for caterpillars, gall mites, aphids, leaf spots and fireblight.
- Propagate by seed or grafting
- Fruit may cause mild stomach upset if ingested
Requirements
Hardiness | 5 – 8 |
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Heat Zones | 3 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Crataegus – Hawthorns |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 18' – 25' (5.4m – 7.5m) |
Spread | 18' – 25' (5.4m – 7.5m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |