Crataegus mollis
Downy Hawthorn
An attractive, rounded to wide-spreading tree with nearly thornless branches. The branches and bark are gray and quite different from most hawthorns. Clusters of showy white 1" flowers bloom in late April or early May. One of the earliest hawthorns to flower. Hawthorn flowers are the the Missouri state flower. Blossoms are followed by showy, round, red fruits in late August to September which do not persist for long.
Additional Information:
Height 20-30 Feet
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Spread 20-30 Feet
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Bloom/Seasonal Color White
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-6
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Characteristics & Attributes
Critter Resistance
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Hydrologic Designation
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Special Features
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Medium Sun/Average Shade |
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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