 | Blueberry Hawthorn, Blue Haw, Pommette Bleue, Hog Haw Crataegus brachyacantha Rosaceae The fruit of blueberry hawthorn is is an almost metallic bright shiny blue that ripens in August. This hawthorn is the tallest of the Texas species, and the only Texas hawthorn with blue fruit. It grows on rich soils in east Texas. Its leaves are almost mature by the time the flowers appear. Plant Habit or Use: small tree medium tree Exposure: sun partial sun Flower Color: white Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: shiny, almost metallic blue pome-like drupe Height: to 50 ft. Width: to 50 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: medium Water Requirements: medium Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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