Cratargus x lavellei

Lavalle Hawthorn

Crataegus × lavallei (Lavalle Hawthorn)

Crataegus × lavallei, commonly known as Lavalle Hawthorn, is a deciduous ornamental tree valued for its glossy foliage, large orange-red fruit, and strong adaptability to urban conditions.


Mature Size:
Width: 15–20 ft
Height: 20–25 ft

Form: Broadly rounded canopy
Foliage / Thorns / Fruit:
Thick, glossy dark green leaves turning yellow to bronze in fall; small thorns along branches; large orange-red pomes that persist into winter

Blooms:
Clusters of white flowers in late spring

Fall/Winter Interest:
Persistent fruit and sturdy branching structure

USDA Zones: 4a–7b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained; tolerant of clay and alkaline soils
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established


🌸 Landscape Uses
Specimen tree, street tree, parking lot islands, wildlife plantings, urban landscapes


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Birds, pollinators
Tolerances: Urban conditions, heat, drought

Plant type

Shade Tree, Street Tree

Height

20-25'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Late Spring

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Salmon

Attracts

Birds

Soil

Alkaline, Clay, Moist well-drained

Shape

Narrow Upright

Drought tolerant

No