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Growing Info

Scarification: let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Crataegus mollisCrataegus mollis

Downy Hawthorn

In Stock: 1.596 lb (Total:1.596lb)

Crataegus mollis

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1.6 lb LA

Details

Germination:

58%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

36,333

Quantity:

1.6 lb

Collected in:

Louisiana

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835197

Characteristics

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Liechtenstein

Growing Info

Scarification: let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Crataegus mollis, commonly known as Downy Hawthorn or Red Hawthorn, is a striking native tree of eastern North America, flourishing from southeastern North Dakota to Nova Scotia and down to eastern Texas. Thriving in wooded bottomlands, prairie borders, and midwest savanna understories, it reaches a height of 30-40 ft, showcasing a rounded crown of thorny, ash-grey branches. Renowned for its showy white blossoms with yellow anthers in spring, Downy Hawthorn is among the earliest to bloom and bear fruit, decorating the landscape with vibrant red, edible berries by late summer. Despite being susceptible to challenges like leaf rusts, fireblight, and gypsy moths, the tree maintains a robust presence, even when defoliated. It can grow in various soil types, from sandy to clay, and tolerates both drought and strong winds. This resilient species is prized for hedging due to its ability to resprout from old wood. Enhance your landscape with the Downy Hawthorn’s timeless charm and ecological benefits.