Crataegus laevigata 'White'
White English Hawthorn
Description
WIth a moderate growth rate, this tree reaches 18-25'. It has thorny branches, some of which need pruning to thin out excessive, twiggy growth.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
Winter
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Messy
Design Styles
English Cottage, Woodland
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Roadside, Walkways
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.
Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.