CRATAEGUS ambigua

Commonly known as Russian hawthorn

Drought and cold tolerant with yellowish peeling bark and purple-red flowers
  • Deciduous
    Leathery, triangular leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
  • White
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

CRATAEGUS ambigua

 
Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
£35.00 each 
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre

 

  • Additional Features
    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
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    (see photos above)
  • 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.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Tolerates all
    Except waterlogged
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
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6m (20ft)
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
 

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