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    • Photo of Crataegus douglasii foliage by Keeping it Green Nursery

    Photo by Keeping it Green Nursery

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    Also Known As

    • Black Hawthorn
    • Douglas Hawthorn

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-40'
    • W: 6'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    1 gallon | $49

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    Crataegus douglasii plant details

    Crataegus douglasii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or 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 even moisture - regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crataegus douglasii

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: bonsai, fall color, hedge, spiky, windbreak

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crataegus douglasii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The fine foliage, glossy and almost formal of this small, thorny tree turns bright red-orange in fall and its wealth of charming white flowers become small black, long-lasting flowers, much appreciated by birds. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Blooms spring, clusters of white saucer-shaped flowers, red edible fruit in summer fall. Interesting fall color with shades of yellow, orange, and blue-purple Zone 3-9. 8'-30',PNW, sun, part sun, humus rich moist or dry.

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Crataegus douglasii plant

    How to Grow Crataegus douglasii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - 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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    Zones

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    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - bright shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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