| General Description | Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' is a small deciduous tree with thorny branches, clusters of white flowers in spring and striking autumn colour. |
| ID Characteristic | Branches are covered with long thorns. Deep red fruit clusters and red and orange foliage in autumn. |
| Shape | Broad-crowned. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Possible problems include: aphids, caterpillars, gall mites, fireblight and leaf spot. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy green turning dramatic shades of red and orange in autumn, broadly oval with pinnate venation and serrated margins. |
| Flower Description | White with yellow centres, filaments are long and numerous with dark anthers, in terminal clusters. |
| Fruit Description | Deep red in autumn. |
