Crataegus pinnatifida var. major 'Big Golden Star'
hawthorn 'Big Golden Star'
An upright, spreading, deciduous tree with few or no thorns and shredding bark. The lobed, long-stalked leaves are a glossy, bright green. In early summer bears flattened clusters of white flowers followed by large, edible, shiny, orange-red haws 3cm or more across
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Crataegus are deciduous trees and shrubs, usually with spiny branches, lobed or toothed leaves, and clusters of creamy-white flowers followed by red or black fruits. Some have fine autumn colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows in most soils and situations
Propagation
Propagate by budding in mid-summer or grafting in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, gall mites and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to a leaf spot, fireblight and honey fungus
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