About
Crataegus x media 'Punicea Flore Pleno' is a deciduous small tree characterized by its rounded form and thorny branches. It features glossy, lobed leaves and produces double pink blossoms in the spring. In the fall, these flowers give way to red-black fruits.
About the genus
Crataegus comprises deciduous trees and shrubs characterized by spiny branches and leaves that may be lobed or serrated. These plants produce clusters of creamy-white blossoms, which give way to red or black fruits. Certain species display notable color changes in autumn.
Growing conditions
- 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
- West-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
- Toxicity
- Seeds contain toxins so these should be removed if you are considering eating the fruit, usually grown as an ornamental shrub Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grows well in most soils in sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to caterpillars, gall mites and aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to a leaf spot, fireblight and honey fungus