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CRATAEGUS azarolus 'Geraki'
Commonly known as Hawthorn

Shrub or small tree with light red berries
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Good to know
An improved cultivar of the Mediterranean hawthorn or azarole. Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects -
Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, aphids, gall midges, fireblight, honey fungus, rust, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Southern Europe to western Asia -
Deciduous
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White
With purple anthers -
Fully hardy
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Rhomboidal
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft) -
Tree
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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.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny soil except waterlogged
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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