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Characteristics
 Family-
Rosaceae--The Rose Family
- Origin
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Native NC
- Plant Description
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Deciduous tree small trees or shrubs; leaves alternate, simple, shape variable with toothed margins; flowers April to May, white; fruit small apple-like, green maturing to red.
- Ornamental Characteristics
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White flowers in spring, red fruits eaten by wildlife.
- Landscape Use
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Small specimen tree, shrub border.
- Horticultural Cultivars
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None.
- Availability/Propagation
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Native species are usually not available commercially. Propagate by seed.
- Culture
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Full sun to partial shade, moist, well drained soils.
- Coastal Ecology
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Various forms of Crataegus have been documented on the North Carolina coast, but most have been identified only to genus. The Washington hawthorn, Crataegus phaenopyrum is available through nurseries and performs well in coastal landscapes along the sounds and tidal creeks, showing moderate tolerance of salt spray.
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