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Tansy-leaved hawthorn Plant Care
Crataegus tanacetifolia (Poir.) Pers.
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This plant's distinctive feature is its deeply lobed leaves with a silvery underside. It originates from the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe. Plant collectors covet Crataegus tanacetifolia for its unique foliage and striking appearance in the garden.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–100°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Tansy-leaved hawthorn?
Plant Tansy-leaved hawthorn in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 5a–8b) and water a young tree every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–100°F (16–38°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Tansy-leaved hawthorn Native To?
What Is the Tansy-leaved hawthorn?
Tansy-leaved hawthorn (Crataegus tanacetifolia) belongs to the Rosaceae family within the Crataegus genus. Tansy-leaved hawthorn is native to Turkey. Tansy-leaved hawthorn is also known as Turkish hawthorn.
Tansy-leaved hawthorn displays a small to medium-sized deciduous tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 25 ft. Tansy-leaved hawthorn produces clusters of white or pink blossoms.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Tansy-leaved hawthorn?
Water a young or newly planted Tansy-leaved hawthorn every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Tansy-leaved hawthorn Need?
Tansy-leaved hawthorn thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Tansy-leaved hawthorn Prefer?
Crataegus tanacetifolia tolerates temperatures of 60–100°F. Tansy-leaved hawthorn prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–100°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Tansy-leaved hawthorn?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Tansy-leaved hawthorn to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Tansy-leaved hawthorn?
Feed Tansy-leaved hawthorn every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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Where Should You Plant a Tansy-leaved hawthorn?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Tansy-leaved hawthorn is suited to USDA Zone 5a – 8b.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Tansy-leaved hawthorn?
Tansy-leaved hawthorn can spread to about 25 ft (7.6 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 25 ft (7.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Tansy-leaved hawthorn?
Prune Tansy-leaved hawthorn while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.
How Do You Care for a Tansy-leaved hawthorn in Winter?
Tansy-leaved hawthorn is hardy down to USDA zone 5a, so once established it can stay outdoors through winter in that zone and warmer ones.
Water deeply in late autumn before the ground freezes, and spread a 5–8 cm (2–3 in) layer of mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.
Young and container-grown trees need extra protection: roots in a pot freeze much more easily than roots in the ground.
How Do You Propagate a Tansy-leaved hawthorn?
Tansy-leaved hawthorn can be propagated through seeds, hardwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to azarole plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Tansy-leaved hawthorn Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Tansy-leaved hawthorn, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Tansy-leaved hawthorn?
Tansy-leaved hawthorn is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Tansy-leaved hawthorn Need?
Tansy-leaved hawthorn grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5a. Tansy-leaved hawthorn is native to Turkey.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Tansy-leaved hawthorn is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Crataegus genus — compare its care with other Crataegus species on PlantoScan.
Crataegus is part of the Rosaceae plant family — browse all Rosaceae genera and species.
Tansy-leaved hawthorn thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Crataegus Species
Other Crataegus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Crataegus tanacetifolia (Poir.) Pers., family Rosaceae (first published in Syn. Pl. [Persoon] 2(1): 38. 1806 [Nov 1806]) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tansy-leaved hawthorn, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Sokratis, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 5a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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