Overview
Crataegus x macrocarpa rose form is a spreading branched trees in the genus Crataegus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crataegus x macrocarpa rose form grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Crataegus x macrocarpa rose form is a cultivar of Crataegus, a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs known for their spiny branches and lobed or serrated leaves. This spreading branched plant produces clusters of creamy-white blossoms in spring and summer. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for coastal, cottage, and wildlife gardens. Hardy to UK zone H6, it adapts well to various soil types and aspects, including exposed or sheltered sites.
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
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Crataegus x macrocarpa rose form size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees, Shrubs
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Crataegus x macrocarpa rose form
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by grafting. Seeds require stratification and may take up to 18 months to germinate
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to caterpillars, aphids and hawthorn button top midge
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fireblight, honey fungus, crown gall, silver leaf, powdery mildews and rust diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Crataegus x macrocarpa rose form?
Crataegus x macrocarpa rose form prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Crataegus x macrocarpa rose form need?
Crataegus x macrocarpa rose form 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 moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Crataegus x macrocarpa rose form hardy in the UK?
Crataegus x macrocarpa rose form has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Crataegus x macrocarpa rose form?
Propagate by seed or by grafting. Seeds require stratification and may take up to 18 months to germinate.