Tree comparisons
 Crataegus arnoldiana | |
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| An attractive small hawthorn with masses of white blossom and large edible fruitlets. | |
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Growing
| Hawthorn Crataegus arnoldiana | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade |
| Pruning | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site Occasional flooding Coastal site Air pollution |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds Seeds / fruits useful for animals |
Identification
| Hawthorn Crataegus arnoldiana | |
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| Flower colour | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | May |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves appear first |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red |
| Fruit size | Very large |
| Fruit persistence | Normal ripening |
| Country of origin | United States |