Crataegus mollis

Also called Red Hawthorn

Densely branched, rounded crown
Branches are covered in white flowers in spring
Flowers are followed by berries ripening yellow-red to scarlet
Lobed oval leaves have serrated margins
Foliage becomes yellow to bronze in autumn
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
10-12 m

SPREAD:
6-8 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

One of the larger growing crataegus, this plant can provide a beautiful show of flowers in the spring and colourful berries in the fall. Careful placement of this plant should be heeded, as the thorns can cause injury.

Additional Notes about Downy Hawthorn:

Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Larval host for various butterfly and moth species including the Striped Hairstreak and Hawthorn Underwing moth. The spring flowers provide nectar for butterflies, bees, and other insects. The fruit is a crucial high-energy food source for migrating birds and winter wildlife. The twigs and thorns provide shelter and protection for nesting birds.