Harvesting of Lavalle hawthorn fruits typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
Lavalle hawthorn
Crataegus x lavallei
Lavalle hawthorn (Crataegus x lavallei) is a small, deciduous tree with beautiful white flowers and bright red fruits. It grows to a height of about 3-5m and produces attractive, double-toothed, glossy green leaves. In spring, clusters of white flowers bloom, which are then followed by the juicy fruits by late summer. These fruits are a great source of food for birds and small animals. Foliage turns yellow and orange in the autumn before falling and creating a stunning display in any garden. Lavalle hawthorn is tolerant of a wide variety of soils and requires minimal maintenance.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
watering
Lavalle hawthorn should be watered when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry. During the summer months, the plant should be watered approximately every 7-10 days. In the spring and fall, watering can be done every 12-14 days. During the drier winter months, the plant should be watered approximately every month. Water should be applied slowly and deeply directly to the soil, avoiding wetting the foliage. Over-watering the plant can damage the roots and cause disease. Make sure the soil has had time to dry out properly before watering the plant again.
sunlight
Lavalle hawthorn (Crataegus x lavallei) should generally have at least 6 hours of sunlight each day in order to grow and thrive. But it can tolerate some shade in the hotter afternoon hours, so some dappled light throughout the day will also work. Varietal differences may affect the amount of sunlight needed, so it’s important to consider the specific variety before determining how much sun your plant needs.
pruning
The Lavalle hawthorn (Crataegus x lavallei) is usually pruned in late February or early March. Pruning should be moderate, to create an even, natural looking shape without over-thinning the tree. To maintain its shape, remove dead, diseased or damaged branches first, then select those that are crossing each other or sticking out too much as well as any that are growing more vertical than outward. Remove all suckers or shoots growing from the base of the tree. For the remaining branches, trim them back slightly so they are shorter or level with the outermost branch tips. Avoid pruning more than 1-third of the existing branches as this could damage the tree. Lavalle hawthorn should not need to be pruned again for at least 3 years.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
The Lavalle hawthorn typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Lavalle hawthorn fruits typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
