How to tend a Crataegus viridis

Also known as: Crataegus cirrata Ashe, Crataegus flexispina Sarg., Crataegus caroliniana (Poir.) Pers., Mespilus glandulosa Dum.Cours., Crataegus viridis Walter, Crataegus glandulosa Aiton, Anthomeles flava (Aiton) M.Roem., Mespilus caroliniana Poir., Crataegus turbinata Pursh, Mespilus turbinata (Pursh) Spreng., Anthomeles glandulosa M.Roem., Anthomeles turbinata (Pursh) M.Roem., Phaenopyrum carolinianum (Poir.) M.Roem., Mespilus flexispina K.Koch, Mespilus hyemalis Walter, Crataegus michauxii Pers., Crataegus glandulosa Michx., Mespilus flava (Aiton) Dum.Cours., Crataegus flava var. elliptica Sarg., Crataegus glandulosa var. typica Regel, Mespilus michauxii (Pers.) F.Dietr., Crataegus flava unranked trilobata Loudon

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes light, more resistant to shade, place in sunny places, in summer place in the shade with great sunlight intensity

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Rosaceae, Crataegus
Size
Diameter 40-60 cm, height ≥ 60 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, fruiting period September-October
Flower colors
white, fruit color dark red
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