Crataegus × grignonensis
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A compact, deciduous tree to 5m high, forming a spreading crown of dark green, glossy, lobed leaves with pale undersides, on almost thornless stems. In late spring and early summer, produces masses of small white flowers that fade to pink, followed in autumn by round red fruits that are popular with birds
Scientific classification
- Species
- Crataegus × grignonensis (Crataegus × grignonensis)
- Genus
- Crataegus
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Crataegus × grignonensis
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Crataegus × grignonensis
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Crataegus × grignonensis care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed. In autumn, remove flesh as soon as ripe and sow in a seedbed or in containers in a cold frame. In spring, stratify and sow in a seed bed. Make take 18 months to germinate
Growing
GrowingGrow in almost any soil in full sun or partial shade, dislikes waterlogging.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, honey fungus, tree rusts and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, aphids and gall midges
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