Overview
Crataegus pycnoloba is a spreading branched, bushy trees in the genus Crataegus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crataegus pycnoloba 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 pycnoloba is a species of hawthorn in the Rosaceae family. It is native to the mountains of the northern and central Peloponnesus of Greece.
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 pycnoloba 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 pycnoloba
- 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 pycnoloba?
Crataegus pycnoloba prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Crataegus pycnoloba need?
Crataegus pycnoloba 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 pycnoloba hardy in the UK?
Crataegus pycnoloba 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 pycnoloba?
Seed, Grafting.
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