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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 3–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — it's equipped with sharp thorns up to 1.5 inches

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — shrub for full
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — offering a natural defense barrier; it can also function as a natural deterrent to unwanted foot traffic, image 57
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — typically reaching heights of 15-30 feet
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — the Black Hawthorn is adaptable to a variety of soil types; which provides an attractive silhouette throughout the year
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) — Its dense branching hosts clusters of small, white flowers, giving way to dark purple-black berries
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — the Black Hawthorn presents an upright; shrub with white blooms, image 61
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — this species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7; approximately 0.5 inches in diameter
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — Prized for wildlife value and hardiness
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — Prized for wildlife value and hardiness; offering a natural defense barrier, image 55
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — contribute a lush backdrop during spring and summer before transitioning to stunning shades of orange; the Black
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — A true asset to any landscape design aiming for a natural; this species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7, image 59
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — offering invaluable food for local bird species.<br><br>Well-suited for use as a wildlife habitat; prized for wildlife
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — it can also function as a natural deterrent to unwanted foot traffic; offering invaluable food for local bird
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — shrub for full; 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) — or yellow in fall.<br><br>In late spring to early summer; typically reaching heights of 15-30 feet, image 65
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — contribute a lush backdrop during spring and summer before transitioning to stunning shades of orange
Black Hawthorn (Crataegus Douglasii) — typically reaching heights of 15-30 feet; the Black Hawthorn presents an upright
Crataegus Douglasii
Crataegus Douglasii
Crataegus Douglasii
Crataegus Douglasii
Crataegus Douglasii
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