hawthorn
Crataegus lavalleei
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
red,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Hawthorn (Crataegus lavalleei) should be watered when the top inch (2.5 cm) of soil is dry. It's best to water thoroughly and deeply, once per week, as hawthorn prefers moist but not soggy soils. It also likes a regular misting from a garden hose or spray bottle to keep the leaves hydrated and moist.
sunlight
Hawthorn (Crataegus lavalleei) plants thrive in full sun, meaning they should be planted in areas that receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. It is best to provide at least 5 hours of sunlight in the morning, followed by a few hours of filtered sunlight in the afternoon. This will provide the optimum amount of sunlight for your hawthorn plant, which will encourage it to produce robust growth and generous blooms.
pruning
Hawthorn (Crataegus lavalleei) can be pruned annually in mid to late winter (late December to February) while the plant is dormant. Pruning should be minimal, and should focus on removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Spindly growth and overly thick growth should also be removed to allow for light penetration into the interior of the shrub. Light pruning of the shrubs back will also help keep them manageable and in shape. It is best not to prune more than 1-third of the hawthorn shrub each year.
