Crataegus flabellata is a species of hawthorn known by the common name fanleaf hawthorn. It is native to the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. It is intermediate in appearance between C. macrosperma and C. chrysocarpa. C. macrosperma, which occurs throughout the range of C. flabellata and also in the southeastern U.S., is often misidentified as C. flabellata.
Fanleaf hawthorn has good resistance to disease and is generally not prone to illness. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger specimens generally do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Fanleaf hawthorn is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand much gardening experience.
How to keep Crataegus Flabellata.
Light
Fanleaf hawthorn comes from open habitats, like sunny meadows and forest edges, which provide plenty of light. It does best in full sun but can also tolerate partial sun, adapting well to different light conditions.
Temperature
Fanleaf hawthorn is highly adaptable to a wide range of climates, from blistering summers to cold winters. However, it has a preferred temperature range for growth. If temperatures become too high, the plant is vulnerable to stress from heat and humidity, which can kill it. In locations where temperatures near the lower end of its cold tolerance, insulating measures should be used to protect the plant.
Fertilizer
Proper timing is essential for fertilizing Fanleaf hawthorn. Begin fertilizing in early spring and apply it monthly until early summer. Fertilizer encourages attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth stages.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree, Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Crataegus
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-7
- Mature Height
- 3.96 m to 6.1 m
- Mature Spread
- 3.05 m to 4.88 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Other names.
