Green Hawthorn, Southern Hawthorn
Crataegus viridis
Rosaceae
Green hawthorn grows on widely different soils and rainfall areas over the eastern two thirds of Texas. It height ranges from shrub-size in the western part of its range to 35 feet in the eastern. Its bark is smooth and light grayish tan and the tree is usually thornless, although it may have small slender thorns.
Plant Habit or Use: large shrub
small tree
Exposure: sun
partial sun
Flower Color: white
Blooming Period: spring
Fruit Characteristics: bright red pome
Height: to 35 ft.
Width: to 35 ft.
Plant Character: deciduous
Heat Tolerance: medium
Water Requirements: medium
low
Soil Requirements: adaptable
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4
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