Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Crataegus phaenopyrum
Last Review
Features
Flat clusters of small, creamy white flowers in spring; flowers have an unpleasant scent; bright red fruit in autumn and winter; fall color is mild orange-red.
Culture
Full sun; moist, well-drained soil, but tolerant of drought; pH adaptable.
Notes
This species is less susceptible to the rust diseases that disfigure other hawthorns.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
20.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
30.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Broad rounded to oval with distinctly horizontal branches
Native Regions, Text
United States (and southern Illinois)
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
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Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
204