Jul 6, 2023 · Hawthorn trees (Crataegus) are small fruit-bearing deciduous trees with thorny branches, dark green leaves, and clusters of small white pungent flowers. The fruit from hawthorn trees are small red pome fruits that look like clusters of miniature crabapples.

Crataegus (/ krəˈtiːɡəs /), [2] commonly called hawthorn, quickthorn, [3] thornapple, [4] May-tree, [5] whitethorn, [5] Mayflower or hawberry, is a genus of several hundred species of shrubs and trees in the family Rosaceae, [6] native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America.

Oct 7, 2024 · Hawthorn trees (Crataegus spp.) are pleasing, ornamental small trees and shrubs that are the perfect size for smaller settings. These trees have sweet, five-petal blossoms that arrive in the spring. They are sturdy and easy to grow.

Oct 23, 2024 · Crataegus, commonly called hawthorn, quickthorn, thornapple, May-tree, whitethorn, Mayflower or hawberry, is a genus of several hundred species of shrubs and trees in the family Rosaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America.

Jan 24, 2023 · Native to eastern North America, hawthorn is a showy, small tree that breaks into clouds of white flowers in spring, followed by vivid fall color, and long-lasting red winter fruits. The fruits, which resemble rosehips, stand out in a snowbound landscape.

Hawthorns are deciduous trees and shrubs prized for their ornamental beauty, medicinal uses, and ecological benefits. They are most notable for their profuse white or pink flowers, often with a pleasant scent, and their bright red berries called “haws” which persist into the winter.

Hawthorn trees fall in the genus Crataegus, comprising hundreds of species in the Rose family (Rosaceae). Here’s how to grow and use hawthorn in the landscape, along with a list of common and garden-worthy varieties.

Jun 23, 2021 · Hawthorn trees are a delight to have in the landscape because of their attractive shape, shade potential, and clusters of pink or white flowers that bloom in spring. Songbirds love hawthorns too, and they'll visit often in fall and winter to enjoy the bright colored berries.

Washington hawthorn, a deciduous tree in the Roseaceae (rose) family is noted for its attractive flowers and foliage, bright red fruits long straight thorns, and fall color. It is a small, low-branching, deciduous tree that typically grows 25 to 30 feet tall with a rounded crown.

Aug 25, 2022 · Hawthorns (Crataegus spp.) are a genus of small flowering deciduous trees belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae). The genus consists of over 380 species, some native to Pennsylvania. These fruit-bearing ornamental trees produce …