Hawthorn (Arnold)
Characteristics
Height and Spread Arnold Hawthorn trees may grow up to 6 metres in height and have a crown width of 4 to 6 metres.
Hardiness Zone 3
Preferred growing conditions Grows best in well-drained soil with full sun. Can tolerate some drought.
Form Arnold Hawthorns are low-branched trees whose wide-spreading branches form a broadly rounded shape.
Flower/seeds Stinky white flowers that are 1 to 2 centimetres in diameter.
Leaf Broad, glossy green oval leaves range from 2 to 7 centimetres and have a sharply serrated edge.
Bark/wood Bark is usually grey or brown in colour.
Fruit Bright red berries that are 0.5 to 1 centimetre in diameter.
Pruning Prune to keep shape and remove damaged limbs. Sterilize pruning saws and shears with methanol (gasline anti-freeze) between cuts and between trees.
Problems (Disease/Insects)
Cedar-hawthorn rust