Douglas’ Hawthorn

Crataegus douglasii

Black Hawthorn Crataegus douglasii Small Tree with green serated glossy leaves

Plant Description

Small, slow-growing tree or large shrub with clusters of small white flowers in spring. ¼ inch blackish purple fruit in fall are prized by birds and other wildlife. Impressive thorns can grow to 2″ long. Pollinators and hummingbirds like the flowers.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Broadleaf Tree
Habitats	Bottomland forests Little Habitats Residential yards Riparian forests Swamps Wet prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms June Blooms May Deciduous Erosion control Flowering Flowers white Perennial Produces berries Produces fruit Produces nectar Produces pollen Provides wildlife habitat Woody
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	10 – 30’