Crataegus × media 'Plena'
hawthorn, May blossom (syn. Crataegus laevigata 'Plena')
This small, thorny, deciduous tree forms a spreading canopy of shallowly lobed rich green leaves, studded in mid- to late spring, with clusters of small white, double flowers. These usually fade to soft pink as they age, and are then followed by rounded red berries.
The RHS award-winning Crataegus × media 'Plena' is a great ornamental option for the smaller garden or woodland setting, and when in bloom, attracts pollinating insects and nesting birds in its dense canopy.
The RHS award-winning Crataegus × media 'Plena' is a great ornamental option for the smaller garden or woodland setting, and when in bloom, attracts pollinating insects and nesting birds in its dense canopy.
How to care for Crataegus × media Plena:
When planting potted trees, add some soil conditioner (well-rotted compost) to the planting hole and some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment.
If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Protect from cold, drying winds.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level. Wearing gloves, prune in late winter to early spring for general maintenance, removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches, and lightly thin the crown to maintain shape.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.
If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Protect from cold, drying winds.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level. Wearing gloves, prune in late winter to early spring for general maintenance, removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches, and lightly thin the crown to maintain shape.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
8m
Eventual spread:
8m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
12 litre pot | 1.6m tall
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