Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' (Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Prunifolia')

Botanical name

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'

Other names

Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Prunifolia', Crataegus prunifolia, Crataegus crus-galli , Plum-leaved thorn, Crataegus persimilis 'MacLeod' , Crataegus x persimilis 'Prunifolia'

Genus

Crataegus Crataegus

Variety or Cultivar

'Prunifolia' _ 'Prunifolia' is a rounded to broadly spreading, thorny, deciduous tree with large, broadly ovate, glossy, dark green leaves turning orange and red in autumn and dense, rounded clusters of white flowers in spring followed by spherical, bright red fruit.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Rounded to broadly spreading

Toxicity

The fruit can cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Colour

Flower

White in Spring

Foliage

Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Orange, Red in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids , Caterpillars , Gall mites

Specific diseases

Fireblight , Leaf spot

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation methods

Grafting, Seed

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' (Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Prunifolia') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 10m after 20-50 years.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Wildflower, Wildlife

Cultivation

Grows is most soil except waterlogged in full sun or partial shade.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' (Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Prunifolia')

Common pest name

grape ground pearl

Scientific pest name

Margarodes vitis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

5

General biosecurity comments

Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' (Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Prunifolia')

Common pest name

Round headed apple tree borer

Scientific pest name

Saperda candida

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

American wood boring beetle; single European incursion into a German Island in the Baltic; limited likelihood of introduction into the UK due to small volume of trade and import inspections. Possible EU listing will limit risk further.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' (Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Prunifolia')

Common pest name

Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance

Scientific pest name

Hoplolaimus spp.

Type

Nematode

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/