What type of soil should I use for my Fireberry Hawthorn?

Fireberry Hawthorn does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Fireberry Hawthorn?

Fireberry Hawthorn grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Fireberry Hawthorn?

Fireberry Hawthorn will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Fireberry Hawthorn be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Fireberry Hawthorn can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: How often should I water my Fireberry Hawthorn?

Fireberry Hawthorn prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Fireberry Hawthorn need?

Fireberry Hawthorn requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Also known as

fireberry hawthorn and goldenberry hawthorn

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Crataegus chrysocarpa

Genus

Crataegus

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Fireberry Hawthorn

Water

How often to water your Fireberry Hawthorn

Fireberry Hawthorn needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Chicago, Illinois.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Chicago, Illinois

25% Very Low

Growing Fireberry Hawthorn in Chicago right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

February 2nd, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Chicago is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 43.6% ☀️

February 1st, 2023

Chicago is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Chicago is expected to increase by 43.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.0 megajoules of energy per m² pe…

Daylight will increase by 1.2 hours 📈

February 1st, 2023

This month, Chicago is getting an average of 5.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 12.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours of day…

Light needs and placement for plant Fireberry Hawthorn: 1ft from a window

Fireberry Hawthorn love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Chicago, Illinois ⛅.

Fireberry Hawthorn does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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