Crataegus phaenopyrum

An eye-catching tree native to South-eastern North America, Crataegus phaenopyrum has maple-like leaves which turn shades of vibrant, burgundy red and orange in autumn.

Once established, Crataegus phaenopyrum has a very fetching, rounded habit and also produces lovely clusters of orange to bright red fruit in late autumn which can last into the following year.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any well drained soil. Crataegus phaenopyrum is somewhat drought resistant and tolerant of dry soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Crataegus phaenopyrum grows to be a small branching, rounded tree.
  • Height: Eventually up to 8 m (26 ft).
  • Spread: 6 - 8 m (20 - 26 ft).

• Notes: Crataegus phaenopyrum has nearly year round interest with its fetching, long lasting fruit in winter.