In November 2004 I planted a Crataegus Prunifolia. I picked this variety
because of its spring blossom and autumn berries. Last year there were no
flowers or berries. I was not really concerned about this as it was its
first year. However, I am concerned that this year there are no signs of any
flowers (not even buds). The tree looks very healthy and is growing well. It
is about 2.5 metres tall but the trunk is only about 8 -10 cm in
circumference. Should I be concerned about this lack of flowering or do I
need to be patient? When should I reasonably expect to see flowers and
berries?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Les

On Wed, 24 May 2006 13:31:44 GMT
"les" <les_1102NO [at] SPAMyahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> In November 2004 I planted a Crataegus Prunifolia. I picked this variety
> because of its spring blossom and autumn berries. Last year there were no
> flowers or berries. I was not really concerned about this as it was its
> first year. However, I am concerned that this year there are no signs of any
> flowers (not even buds). The tree looks very healthy and is growing well. It
> is about 2.5 metres tall but the trunk is only about 8 -10 cm in
> circumference. Should I be concerned about this lack of flowering or do I
> need to be patient? When should I reasonably expect to see flowers and
> berries?
>

Les, I have one that took about 5 years in the ground to flower, but I'm
sure it must depend on size. Judging from the trunk size I don't think
you will have long to wait.

Unfortunately mine blew over in the gales from the last few days. :(
It's in full flower, too. I righted it and staked it, now just hoping
for the best. It didn't come all the way out, but was at about a
30 degree angle from the horizontal.

-E

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Many thanks for your response Emery.

I will just have to be patient.

Les


"Emery Davis" <laeraton [at] esserda.oc.ku> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 24 May 2006 13:31:44 GMT
> "les" <les_1102NO [at] SPAMyahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> In November 2004 I planted a Crataegus Prunifolia. I picked this variety
>> because of its spring blossom and autumn berries. Last year there were no
>> flowers or berries. I was not really concerned about this as it was its
>> first year. However, I am concerned that this year there are no signs of
>> any
>> flowers (not even buds). The tree looks very healthy and is growing well.
>> It
>> is about 2.5 metres tall but the trunk is only about 8 -10 cm in
>> circumference. Should I be concerned about this lack of flowering or do I
>> need to be patient? When should I reasonably expect to see flowers and
>> berries?
>>
>
> Les, I have one that took about 5 years in the ground to flower, but I'm
> sure it must depend on size. Judging from the trunk size I don't think
> you will have long to wait.
>
> Unfortunately mine blew over in the gales from the last few days. :(
> It's in full flower, too. I righted it and staked it, now just hoping
> for the best. It didn't come all the way out, but was at about a
> 30 degree angle from the horizontal.
>
> -E
>
> --
> Emery Davis
> You can reply to ibmemeryamazon [at] ebayadelkadell.applecom
> by removing the well known companies
>