Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'
broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Prunifolia' ( syn. Crataegus persimilis 'MacLeod' )
Eventual height & spread
Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'
broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Prunifolia' ( syn. Crataegus persimilis 'MacLeod' )
- bare root | 1.2m tall
- £44.99
- available to order from autumn 2024
- 9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
- £69.99
- available to order from late spring
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- Standard £7.95
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average to fast
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.
This bushy, ornamental hawthorn boasting masses of white flowers and bright red fruits favoured by birds, 'Prunifolia' matures with a wide crown, carries long thorns, and bears glossy broad-oval leaves turning a dramatic red and orange in the autumn. It thrives in exposed sites and becomes drought-resistant once established.
- Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten