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  • CRATAEGUS ambigua
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    CRATAEGUS ambigua

    Commonly known as Russian hawthorn

    Drought and cold tolerant with yellowish peeling bark and purple-red flowers
     
    Plant Details
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      The name relates to its similarity to C. monogyna which has one seed per fruit. Ambigua has, usually, two. Wildlife plant - birds and insects
    • Ornamental bark
    • Pests & Diseases
      Caterpillars, aphids, gall midges, fireblight, honey fungus, rust, powdery mildew
    • Place of origin
      Southern Russia
    • Deciduous
      Leathery, triangular leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
    • White
    • Fully hardy
    • Lobed
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tree
      Or shrubby tree with somewhat contorted branches and peeling, yellowish bark on older trees. Produces flowers in corymbs of 12-20
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Soil Conditions
      Tolerates all
      Except waterlogged
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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