Crataegus persimilis 'Splendens' - 200-250 CM FTH WHIP C5

Description
These produce scarlet-red, round fruits from September onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Crataegus prunifolia 'Splendens'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive orange-yellow, red autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow to red autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Splendens' is upright and broad in structure and has a closed crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear in umbrella clusters from May to June.

fruit
The scarlet-red, round fruits of Crataegus persimilis 'Splendens' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, homeopathy, hedge (pruning), bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Crataegus persimilis 'Splendens' are spiny.

Root
Crataegus persimilis 'Splendens' is a deep-rooting plant.