Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Toba’
Tree Type: thornless, deciduous, flowering tree
Hardiness Zone: 3
Sun: full
Height: 12-15 feet
Spread: 12-15 feet
Flowering Season: spring, summer
Soil Composition: adaptable to both dry and moist soils
Maintenance: low
Water Needs: moderate
Growth Rate: moderate
Description: Hardier than some of the other hawthorns, this tree was introduced by the Morden Research Station of Manitoba, Canada. Recommended as a medium sized ornamental as it’s known for its showy spring to early summer flowers.
Ornamental Features: Toba Hawthorn is a round, upright tree that bears fragrant, large, double white flowers that turn to pink; glossy foliage, and 1/2-inch red fruit. As it matures, the trunk can take on an intriguing, twisted texture, which is an added ornamental feature.
Planting & Growing: Being one the hardiest of the hawthorn cultivars, it is also widely adaptable to a variety of soil types. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Best grown in front/back yards, and in the landscape parking strip at LEAST 7 feet wide, along city streets. Plant at least 10 feet from fire hydrants, ground mounted utility boxes, buildings, fences and driveways. Plant at least 15 feet from shrubs and other similar-sized trees. Plant 30 feet from large trees.
Source: The Tree Farm (thetreefarm.com)
Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Toba’
Tree Type: thornless, deciduous, flowering tree
Hardiness Zone: 3
Sun: full
Height: 12-15 feet
Spread: 12-15 feet
Flowering Season: spring, summer
Soil Composition: adaptable to both dry and moist soils
Maintenance: low
Water Needs: moderate
Growth Rate: moderate
Description: Hardier than some of the other hawthorns, this tree was introduced by the Morden Research Station of Manitoba, Canada. Recommended as a medium sized ornamental as it’s known for its showy spring to early summer flowers.
Ornamental Features: Toba Hawthorn is a round, upright tree that bears fragrant, large, double white flowers that turn to pink; glossy foliage, and 1/2-inch red fruit. As it matures, the trunk can take on an intriguing, twisted texture, which is an added ornamental feature.
Planting & Growing: Being one the hardiest of the hawthorn cultivars, it is also widely adaptable to a variety of soil types. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Best grown in front/back yards, and in the landscape parking strip at LEAST 7 feet wide, along city streets. Plant at least 10 feet from fire hydrants, ground mounted utility boxes, buildings, fences and driveways. Plant at least 15 feet from shrubs and other similar-sized trees. Plant 30 feet from large trees.
Source: The Tree Farm (thetreefarm.com)
