Crataegus laevigata 'Aurea' at Bute Park

Grid reference	ST 17589 77393
Common name	Midland hawthorn 'Aurea'
Origin	North West & Central Europe
Deciduous	Yes
TROBI	Remarkable Tree 2023
Tag	2733
Missing old tag	506
Height	3M May 2016
Height	3.5M February 2023
Girth	Not measured
Reference	437

This tree is roughly in the centre of the Hawthorn group but close to the main foot path. Thorns were sparce and about 5mm long.

The following table gives the approximate physical measurements of examined haws together with the number of pips found within them.

Diameter mm	Length mm	No. of pips
10.5	11.0	2
10.5	11.5	2
10.2	10.8	2
10.5	11.0	1
10.5	11.2	2
9.0	10.0	2

Measurements were taken in late October 2017.

General tree description

Crataegus laevigata 'Aurea' is a variety of the Midland hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata, or possibly a hybrid of that and the Common hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna. It has yellow fruits in autumn.

• Crataegus laevigata from Wikipedia
• Crataegus monogyna from Wikipedia