Crataegus X lavallei
Carriere or Lavalle Hawthorn
Description
Lavalle Hawthorn is 28' tall and 20' wide. It has an irregular vase shape with dark green, leathery foliage. It has a bronze fall color and clusters of white flowers in spring. Orange-red fruit appear in the summer through fall.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
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
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Lawn, Patio, Street Tree
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.