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Crataegus coccinea

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level medium
Height 6 - 7.5 m (20 - 25 ft)
Spread 6 - 7.5 m (20 - 25 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The tree Crataegus coccinea (hawthorn) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late spring. The foliage is dark green in colour. Crataegus coccinea (hawthorn) yields showy fruit.
Special Characteristics This tree attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Crataegus coccinea enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage, and in the winter it offers visual interest to your garden.
Cautions Thorns can make Crataegus coccinea (hawthorn) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets.