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Mountain Hawthorn

Scientific Name: Crataegus pinnatifida

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Mountain Hawthorn plant details

Mountain Hawthorn is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mountain Hawthorn

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mountain Hawthorn

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An excellent small (15-20') tree with large, attractively-lobed leaves, few thorns, and small but showy, bright-red fruits. S/M

Gardening facts about Mountain Hawthorn plant

How to Grow Mountain Hawthorn

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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