This small semi-evergreen tree has mulitable upright trunks with spreading, slightly thorny branches that form a rounded crown. The glossy dark green toothed leaves turn red in autumn and the white saucer-shape flowers appear in clusters in spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 7 

Crataegus x lavallei is a hybrid between Crataegus stipulacea and Crataegus crusgalli. It prefers an open sunny position with well drained fertile limestone based loams, but will tolerate most soils and tolerates drought and frost or salt spray. 

The French Hawthorn is grown for its spreading habit and its colourful fruit. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or in borders. It is suitable for cool mountain gardens establishing in 3 to 5 years and is a hardy plant that requires little care. ID 2187

Crataegus (krah-TEE-gus) lavallei  (la-vāl’ē-ī)

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family