Homestead Hawthorn

$5.00

A historic small tree that is used extensively for hedgerows.

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Description

Hawthorns are prized for their gorgeous pale yellow spring flowers, vibrant autumn red berries, and versatile uses.  The Homestead Hawthorn is a small tree that grows 15-20 feet high and has stout wide forming branches that are coated in long hairlike thorns.  Hawthorns are a resilient and adaptable tree with dense foliage and strong growth.  They have been used widely in conservation for shelterbreaks, hedgerows, wildlife habitat, and urban plantings.

Size: 10-24″ bareroot seedling

Landscaping: Full sun, well-drained soil.  Many soil types.

Zone 3

PDF: Homestead Hawthorn

Photo Credits: Vic Johannson, Kristina Kutleša, Yoksel 🌿 Zok, Seval Torun, and USDA NRCS Montana

Additional information

Scientific Name

Crataegus arnoldiana

Source

Big Sioux Nursery