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eastern redcedar
common hawthorn

common hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 4bZone 9b

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A hardy, thorny shrub with white spring flowers followed by small red berries in autumn. Attracts wildlife and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
15–20′ tall × 15–30′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Rosaceae

Native Range

Europe, western Asia, North Africa

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Companion Planting