prairie hawthorn
Crataegus punctata
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size20 to 30 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White , red , pink , yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Prairie hawthorn (Crataegus punctata) is a tree for hedges, woodland gardens, and low maintenance landscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Clusters of white, rose-like flowers are followed by dull red fruit. The tree is flat-topped and thorny, and it is usually wider than tall. It is quite susceptible to rust, so give it good air flow.
Pairs well with Sassafras, Wild geranium, and Cinnamon fern.
Native range
AL, AR, CT, DE, and 28 more places. See all 32
AL, AR, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV; NB, ON, and QC.