Crataegus X lavallei
Carriere or Lavalle Hawthorn
Description
28' tall and 20' wide. Irregular vase shape with dark green, leathery foliage. Bronze fall color and clusters of white flowers that turn into orange to orange-red fruit.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Lawn, Patio, Street Tree
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.