CRATAEGUS alabamensis var. florens
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CRATAEGUS alabamensis var. florens
Commonly known as Alabama hawthorn
An American hawthorn with spoon-shaped leaves and large berries
£35.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
USA (Georgia, Florida) -
Deciduous
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White
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Dentate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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TreeOr large shrub with smooth, grey bark, zigzag stems and long, straight thorns. Flowers are followed by burgundy-red berries
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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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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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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