Downy hawthorn
Crataegus mollis
Also known as
Red haw, Hawthorn
Crataegus mollis by megachile (http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
9m | Max | 12m |
8m | Min | 9m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Downy hawthorn Overview
A deciduous tree from central USA. Leaves are broad and shallowly lobed and downy on both surfaces. In early summer bears clusters of yellow-white flowers, followed by deep red, cherry-looking fruit. It has been in cultivation for a long time, and is one of the best of the North American hawthorns.
Common problems with Downy hawthorn
How to propagate Downy hawthorn
Seed
Propagate from cold-stratified seed.
Grafting
By grafting of named clones.
Special features of Downy hawthorn
Hedge plant
Other uses of Downy hawthorn
Producing ornamental fruits. Suitable for coastal conditions.