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Black Hawthorn

Crataegus Douglasii

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Overview

Black Hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii) is a versatile deciduous shrub or a small tree, typically reaching heights of 15-30 feet. Its dense branching hosts clusters of small, white flowers, giving way to dark purple-black berries. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full to partial sun with moderately moist soil. Prized for wildlife value and hardiness, it's equipped with sharp thorns up to 1.5 inches, offering a natural defense barrier.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 3–9Climate Temperate
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — Black Hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii) is a versatile deciduous shrub or a small tree
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — typically reaching heights of 15-30 feetBlack Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — Its dense branching hosts clusters of small, white flowers, giving way to dark purple-black berriesBlack Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full to partial sun with moderately moist soilBlack Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — Prized for wildlife value and hardinessBlack Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — it's equipped with sharp thorns up to 1.5 inchesBlack Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — is an ornamental and functional native shrub known for its rugged beauty and resilience+60

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
10–25 Ft.
Mature width
10–25 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — Black Hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii) is a versatile deciduous shrub or a small tree
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — typically reaching heights of 15-30 feet
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — Its dense branching hosts clusters of small, white flowers, giving way to dark purple-black berries
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full to partial sun with moderately moist soil
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — Prized for wildlife value and hardiness
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — it's equipped with sharp thorns up to 1.5 inches
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — is an ornamental and functional native shrub known for its rugged beauty and resilience
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — A true asset to any landscape design aiming for a natural
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — offering a natural defense barrier
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — this species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — the Black Hawthorn presents an upright
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — which provides an attractive silhouette throughout the year
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — roughly 2 to 4 inches long
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — contribute a lush backdrop during spring and summer before transitioning to stunning shades of orange
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — or yellow in fall.<br><br>In late spring to early summer
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — the shrub becomes a spectacle of white flowers
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — approximately 0.5 inches in diameter
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — the Black Hawthorn is adaptable to a variety of soil types
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — clustered into showy inflorescences that attract pollinators and add a delightful fragrance to the garden air
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — offering invaluable food for local bird species.<br><br>Well-suited for use as a wildlife habitat
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — it can also function as a natural deterrent to unwanted foot traffic
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — and a stately yet wild character that few other plants can match
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — white flowers in the garden
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — shrub with white blooms

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