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CRATAEGUS ellwangeriana 'Fire Ball'
Commonly known as Hawthorn
A rare, attractive hawthorn. Large berries and good autumn colour
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects -
Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, aphids, gall midges, fireblight, honey fungus, rust, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Eastern USA. Garden origin -
DeciduousSharply toothed and lobed, mid-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long, turning orange and red in autumn. Produces corymbs of 9-10 flowers to 2cm (¾in) across followed by glossy, crimson fruit
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White
With red anthers -
Coastal / windswept
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft) -
TreeSpreading, spiny 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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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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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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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
6m (20ft)
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