Hawthorn Carrierei

This pretty, small hawthorn, dating from around 1870, is of garden origin. It won the Award of Garden Merit in 1924 and 2002.

Crataegus x lavalleii Carrierei has broad and very dark green leaves for a Hawthorn; they are glossy and almost evergreen-looking, producing coverage that is quite dense and can thus be useful for screening.

The creamy-white flowers hang in clusters from May onwards. The orange-red haws appear in autumn and are long-lasting, often right through winter. They contrast well with the dark foliage when they appear. This lovely tree also has the potential to produce some excellent autumn colours when temperatures drop early.

This small hawthorn forms a mature tree with a small, compact, densely covered crown. Its foliage can last through December, making it a useful choice for screening.

Like most Hawthorns, this tree is a tough contender. It tolerates wind and a certain amount of salt-laden air on the coast, too. It will perform well on most soils, including very dry and wet conditions.

Crataegus x lavalleii Carrierei is a useful garden tree that provides all year-round interest.

It can be planted as part of a mixture, as well as making an equally beautiful specimen tree.

Mature height: 3-7m

Common names

Hawthorn Carrierei

Height of tree

3-7m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Rounded

Blossom Colour

White

Foliage Colour

Green

Information Flags

Good for bees, Award

Looks good in

Autumn, Spring

Privacy

Screening above the fence

Location

Garden, Parkland

Genus

Crataegus