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Crataegus x lavalleei Tree

Name: Crataegus x lavalleei Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CXL.ST.28.1
Price: 80.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Hybrid Cockspur Thorn Trees

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From £250 ~~£250~~

Final size 5 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn bronze in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers White flowers in spring, red haws in autumn

Soil Most soils except extremes

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Description

Crataegus x lavallei, more commonly known as the Hybrid Cockspur Thorn tree, has glossy, dark-green, rounded foliage which adopts wonderful shades of crimson and bronze in the autumn. Pretty, white flowers appear in May followed by large, orange/red haws produced in the autumn. Both the flowers and fruits provide a beautiful contrast against the dark foliage and thorned branches.

Lavallei will grow to an estimated height and spread of 5 x 4 metres in 20 years and has a good dense head. It will grow in almost any position including coastal, exposed, polluted and damp sites and is very popular with wildlife.

AKA Hybrid Cockspur Thorn, Hawthorn, May tree

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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