 | Texas Hawthorn Crataegus texana Rosaceae Texas hawthorn is found in rich bottomlands and river bottoms in the Gulf Prairies and Marshes and in rich sandy clay loams of the Post Oak Savannah and Rio Grande Plains. It flowers in the spring when the leaves are half grown. Its scarlet, one-inch fruit resembles little red apples and is a favorite of wildlife. The twigs are often armed with 1- to 3-inch thorns. Plant Habit or Use: small tree Exposure: sun partial sun Flower Color: white Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: scarlet pome Height: to 20 ft. Width: to 20 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: medium Water Requirements: medium Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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