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    • Photo of Crataegus mollis flower by Nadiatalent

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    Crataegus mollis

    Also Known As

    • Downy Hawthorn
    • Red Hawthorn

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 20'-40'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Crataegus mollis plant details

    Crataegus mollis is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crataegus mollis

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, spiky, street tree, windbreak

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crataegus mollis

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the handsomest and earliest flowering of our native ?haws?, this 20-30' tree of rounded habit produces its flowers and red fruits (some of those better for jelly, etc.) freely and has fine yellow-red fall color. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Crataegus mollis plant

    How to Grow Crataegus mollis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Crataegus laevigata 'Pink Corkscrew'

    aka Crataegus monogyna 'Snakethorn', Snakethorn Contorted Hawthorn

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 8'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
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    Crataegus ambigua

    aka Russian Hawthorn

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12'-24'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Crataegus ambigua form by Nadiatalent
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    Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'

    aka Crataegus 'Paul's Scarlet', Pauls Scarlet Hawthorn

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
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    Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'

    aka Crataegus 'Crimson Cloud™', Crataegus 'Superba', Crataegus laevigata 'Superba', Crimson Cloud English Hawthorn, Crimson Cloud Hawthorn

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4b-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-25'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' flower by Lael's Moon Garden
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    Crataegus 'Autumn Glory'

    aka Crataegus arnoldiana, Crataegus laevigata, Crataegus oxycantha, Autumn Glory Hawthorn

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Crataegus 'Autumn Glory' berries, form by Sean Hogan of Cistus Nursery
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