Crataegus schraderiana - 12 litre

Common name: Hawthorn

Description: A deciduous tree or large shrub with lobed green leaves, clusters of white flowers in late spring, and unusually large, bright red-orange haws in autumn, with good autumn leaf colour.

Other benefits: Larger, showier autumn fruit than the common hawthorn; valuable for wildlife; makes an attractive specimen tree.

Wildlife attraction: Flowers are an important early nectar source for bees and other pollinating insects; haws are a valuable autumn food source for birds.

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 5-6m x 4-5m

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Soil pH: Neutral; chalky; clay

Moisture: Moist but well-drained

Winter hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6)