Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' – Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens'

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Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' – Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens'

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This cultivar grows more regularly and higher than the species. Height approx. 8 m, with a broad flattened crown. The branches bear many thorns. These are approx. 4 cm long. The leaves are broad oval and glossy dark green with a sharply serrated edge. The autumn colour is remarkable: red, orange and yellow tints. The white flowers appear in felt-like umbels in May and June. They are followed by bright red fruits, with a diameter of approx. 1 cm, that remain on the tree for a long time. For parks, avenues and small gardens. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
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Availability
Clear stem (1) Multi-stem (2)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
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Stock
Available
350/400h, multistem with raised stems
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
Specifications
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Height
8 m
Crown
flattened spherical, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
red
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Synonyms
Crataegus x prunifolia 'Splendens'
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind flatened spherical round/spherical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green May average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit yes
Applications and inspiration
Trees with good autumn colours
Frequently asked questions
Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens'

Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' can eventually reach a height of 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Crataegus ×persimilis 'Splendens' blooms in may.
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