Crataegus ambigua

Also Known As

Russian Hawthorn

Plant type

tree

size

H: 12'-24'
W: 6'-12'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Crataegus ambigua plant details

Crataegus ambigua is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crataegus ambigua

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 24 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, fragrant, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crataegus ambigua

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Attractive, deeply-cut foliage, purplish twigs, very few thorns and fine displays of white flowers and deep-red fruits make this small (to 20') tree well worth growing (though the US has a goodly number of our own ?Haws?!). S/M

By: Forestfarm

Another gem tracing its origins in American horticulture to the Cheyenne Experiment Station, this nearly perfect small tree has gorgeous bark, foliage and flowers followed by glistening red fruit in fall beloved of birds. Did we mention golden fall color? An underutilized tree, although treasured by keen gardeners in the Front Range. Sandy soil, clay or loam soils. USDA zones 4-9 (up to 8,000').