Downy Hawthorn
Arbor walk #67, Treekeeper ID #2555
The Downy Hawthorn is a deciduous tree in the rose family and is native to the Midwest. Despite the unpleasant scent and the presence of long thorns, the tree is much loved for the beauty of its flowers in the spring and fruits in the summer.
The Downy Hawthorn is a small to medium sized shade tree that features the typical white flowers and red fruit of other hawthorns. Similarly, these flowers are unpleasantly scented which is common of hawthorns, and the red fruit is messy. In addition, when planting the tree, be cautious and aware of the long thorns which are typically 1-2 inches. For these reasons, it is important to consider the location of this tree before planting it.
| Name | Downy Hawthorn |
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| Latin Name | Crataegus mollis |
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More about Tree #67:
Data on the space around this tree
More about the Downy Hawthorn in general:
How to identify Downy Hawthorn
Relationship of Crataegus mollis to other species in the Arboretum