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Downy hawthorn (Crataegus mollis)

Downy hawthorn
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Downy hawthorn (Crataegus mollis)
Zone Zone (more information)
hardy to zone 3a
Mature Height Mature Height
20 to 30 feet
Mature Spread Mature Spread
25 to 30 feet
Growth Rate Growth Rate
Moderate
Sun Sun
Full Sun
Moisture Moisture
Drought tolerant (also tolerant to moist soil, well-drained)
Fall Color Fall Color
Dull
Attracts Wildlife Attracts Wildlife
Yes
Flower Flower
Ornamental
Fruit Fruit
Ornamental
Evergreen Evergreen
No
Native to WI Native to WI
Yes
Additional Information Additional Information
 wide-spreading, rounded form with horizontal branches; 20-30’ tall; 25-30’ wide; a few, sharp thorns on branches; white flowers in mid spring; non-persistent, scarlet fruit in summer; fuzzy, larger leaves; no fall color; full sun; adaptable to most soils and pH; plant in spring only; drought tolerant; sensitive to road salt; very susceptible to cedar apple rust which defoliates the tree; native to Wisconsin; hardy to zone 3a

UW Extension
For more information, see the UW Extension Urban Horticulture Team Web site: www.uwex.edu/ces/wihort
Primary Author: Dr. Laura Jull
Photos by: Dr. Laura Jull and Dr. Ed Hasselkus
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