Crataegus douglasii
$13.00 – $14.30
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Black hawthorn
Black Hawthorn is a deciduous tree. It can spread into thickets and grows to about 15-30 feet tall. It has a moderate growth rate.
Clusters of fragrant white flowers appear in the spring giving it the another name of Mayflower.
It is found growing in moist locations along forest edges and along streams but it can tolerate drier locations.
A suitable species to use for a habitat friendly hedge.
The red fruit is consumed by large song birds, such as Cedar Waxwings and American Robins in the late summer.
Lifeform: Tree
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Erosion Control
| Container | 5-Gal-O, D-40O, TB4-O, 5-Gal, D-40, D-40S, TB4 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Their spreading roots hold soil and resist erosion |
| Historical Uses | The fruits were a good food source for Native American peoples such as the Cheyenne and Nlaka'pamux. |
| Distribution | Native to northern and western North America |
| Elevation | 50 to 8825 ft |
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| Habitat | It grows in moist sites in open areas, forest edges and along streams |
