Tree comparisons
| Hawthorn Crataegus schraderiana | |
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| This small hawthorn from south-eastern Europe features white flowers and large red edible fruits. | |
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Growing
| Hawthorn Crataegus schraderiana | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant Attractive foliage |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade |
| Pruning | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average |
| Site conditions | Occasional flooding Coastal site |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds RHS Plants for Pollinators Seeds / fruits useful for animals |
Identification
| Hawthorn Crataegus schraderiana | |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | May |
| Leaf colour | Green Grey-green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green |
| Fruit colour | Crimson Red - dark |
| Fruit size | Large |