Description
Scientific Name: Crataegus phaenopyrum
Zone: 3-8
Mature Height: 25-30 ft
Mature Width: 20-25 ft
Fruit: Beautiful, glossy red fruit that persists into the winter and is edible.
Flowers: Showy, creamy white flowers, broad flat clusters that have an unpleasant smell.
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Growth Rate: 12-24″
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Flood Tolerance: Poor
Sun Requirements: Sun or part-shade
Fall Color: Purple, orange or scarlet
Wildlife Value: Songbirds, game birds and migrant birds eat the berries
