Crataegus x mordenensis
'Toba'
Toba Hawthorn
Family |
Rosaceae |
Genus |
Crataegus |
Species |
x mordenensis |
Cultivar |
'Toba' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
1a - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-37) - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
(-35) - 20 |
Height |
4.7-6 m |
Spread |
3.7 m |
General Description |
A hardy ornamental immersed in white flowers with a pale pink hue in the spring then followed by pretty red berries in autumn. In time, its trunk becomes uniquely twisted. Truly a breathtaking specimen plant. |
Landscape |
Hedges, screens or as an accent tree. |
Cultivation |
Tolerant of most soil conditions, with full sun. |
Shape |
Rounded, broad crown. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Rough grey bark. |
Leaf Description |
Lobed and glossy green leaves. |
Flower Description |
Double flowers, white in colour with a pale pink hue. Flowers are quite fragrant. |
Fruit Description |
Red pomes in early to late autumn. |