Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' #2 at Cathays Cemetery

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' 0

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' in flower
early June 2021

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' 1

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' in fruit
mid September 2021

Grid reference ST 18345 78818
Common name Cherry leaved hawthorn
Common name Broad-leaved cockspur thorn
Alternative name Crataegus prunifolia
Alternative name Crataegus x persimilis 'Prunifolia'
Origin East North America
Deciduous Yes
Map section L
Height  
Girth Inaccessible
Reference  

This tree is north east of the chapels near the railway line.

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' leaf1

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' leaves
early June 2021

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' thorn1

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' thorn
early June 2021

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' bud1

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' flower buds
early June 2021

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' flower1

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' flowers
early June 2021

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' flower2

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' flowers
early June 2021

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' fruit1

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' fruit
late July 2021

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' fruit2

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' fruit
late July 2021

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' fruit3

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' fruit
mid September 2021

General tree description

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' is a small, broad-headed tree, usually around 6 metres tall, but exceptionally 9 metres. Its bark is grey-brown and very scaly. The leaves are broad ovate, up to 8cm, dark glossy green and toothed but not lobed. They are richly coloured in autumn. The flowers are white, 1.5cm and appear in spring. In autumn the fruits are dark red haws, up to 15mm diameter.