This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: Average to fast
• Flowering period: April to May
• Hardiness: Fully hardy



This bushy, ornamental hawthorn boasting masses of white flowers and bright red fruits favoured by birds, 'Prunifolia' matures with a wide crown, carries long thorns, and bears glossy broad-oval leaves turning a dramatic red and orange in the autumn. It thrives in exposed sites and becomes drought-resistant once established.



• Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.