Crataegus laev. 'Plena' - 1/2 STDS BR

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Crataegus media, Crataegus oxyacantha, Crataegus laevigata 'Alboplena'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * wind-resistant, thermophilic

Leaves
Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Exfoliating, scaly bark.

Growth habit
Midland hawthorn 'Plena' is irregular and branched in structure and has a less translucent crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers are double and appear in panicles, umbrella racemes from May to June.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, homeopathy

Shoots
The shoots of Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' are spiny.

Root
Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.