Overview
Crataegus dsungarica is a spreading branched, bushy trees in the genus Crataegus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crataegus dsungarica grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedging and screens and wildlife gardens.
About
Crataegus dsungarica is a deciduous tree or shrub belonging to the genus Crataegus, known for its spiny branches and lobed or serrated leaves. This spreading, bushy plant produces clusters of creamy-white blossoms in spring and summer. It thrives in well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade and hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for hedging, screens, and wildlife gardens.
About the genus
Crataegus, commonly called hawthorn, quickthorn, thornapple, May-tree, whitethorn, Mayflower or hawberry, is a genus of several hundred species of shrubs and trees in the family Rosaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America. The name "hawthorn" was originally applied to the species native to northern Europe, especially the common hawthorn C. monogyna, and the unmodified name is often so used in Britain and Ireland.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Crataegus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Crataegus dsungarica size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees, Shrubs
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Hedging and screens, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Crataegus dsungarica
- Propagation
- Seed, Grafting
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Caterpillars, Gall mites
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot, Fireblight, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Crataegus dsungarica?
Crataegus dsungarica prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Crataegus dsungarica need?
Crataegus dsungarica is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Crataegus dsungarica hardy in the UK?
Crataegus dsungarica has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Crataegus dsungarica?
Seed, Grafting.