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CRATAEGUS tanacetifolia 'Konya'
Commonly known as Hawthorn, Tansy-leaved thorn
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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
Western Asia. Garden origin -
DeciduousObovate to diamond-shaped, grey-green leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long, with 5-7 narrowly oblong, finely divided lobes
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Cream
With red anthers -
Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Obovate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft) -
TreeSlow-growing, rounded, usually thornless tree with stout shoots. Produces rounded corymbs of 6-8 flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across followed by spherical, aromatic, orange-yellow fruit 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) across, lasting into winter
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterWoodland garden
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Tolerates allExcept waterlogged soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade