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black hawthorn fruit (enlarge)

Crataegus douglasii

Deciduous Tree

Height: 30 ft.

Availability: Medium

Growing ease: Medium

Moisture req.: moist - wet

Exposure req.: sun - part shade

Plant description:

There is also an escaped invasive European hawthorn (Crataeugus monogyna) that should be avoided. Plant the native hawthorn instead! Provides excellent food and shelter for wildlife. White flowers with blackish fruit. Infrequent, but sharp thorns add spiny interest.

Keywords: birds, black, butterflies, fire-resistant , fruit, thorns or prickles, upright, white

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