Crataegus intricata
Copenhagen Hawthorn
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Copenhagen Hawthorn (Crataegus intricata) - Description
Crataegus intricata is a species of hawthorn known by the common names Copenhagen hawthorn and thicket hawthorn. It is native to eastern Canada and the eastern United States. Its fruit are brown to red.
Copenhagen Hawthorn (Crataegus intricata) - Blooming
Hawthorns' clustering white flowers bloom during springtime, and then go on to yield tiny, apple-shaped fruits in summer and fall.
Copenhagen Hawthorn (Crataegus intricata) - Growth
Thorny, deciduous trees and shrubs. Hawthorns do well in full sun. Some species will grow to be approx. 30 ft. in height. Hawthorns attract wildlife. They are best grown as hedges and specimen trees that can withstand urban, coastal, and exposed conditions.
Copenhagen Hawthorn (Crataegus intricata) - Planting
When ripe, remove the seeds from the fleshy exterior. Sow in a seedbed or in containers in an open frame. Germination is slow and can take up to 18 months.
Copenhagen Hawthorn (Crataegus intricata) - Pest
Fire blight (a plant disease characterized in appearance by blackened tissue), aphids, and scales insects.
Copenhagen Hawthorn (Crataegus intricata) - Interesting facts
Hawthorns are somewhat unique in that attentiveness and otherwise good conditions (good soil, regular water and fertilization) can negatively affect the tree as a whole. These conditions foster young growth that is highly susceptible to fireblight, and can result in massive die-off of entire branches. They attract bees and birds.
Copenhagen Hawthorn (Crataegus intricata) - Soil and irrigation
Hawthorns should be kept somewhat dry. They do well in any soil that that has good drainage.
