CRATAEGUS ellwangeriana 'Fire Ball'

Commonly known as Hawthorn

A rare, attractive hawthorn. Large berries and good autumn colour
  • Deciduous
    Sharply 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
  • White
    With red anthers
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    6m (20ft)
  • Tree
    Spreading, spiny tree
  • 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 ellwangeriana 'Fire Ball'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    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
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(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
  • Soil Conditions
    Tolerates all
    Any soil 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
  6m (20ft)
  

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