Harbison’s Hawthorn

An American hawthorn, possibly a natural hybrid and now quite rare, Crataegus harbisonii is a small, vigorous, thorny, deciduous tree or large shrub, up to 25’/7.5m tall.  The leaves of Harbison’s Hawthorn are ovate, shiny green and slightly downy. White flowers appear in May. Crataegus harbisonii fruits are round, orange-red, 12-22mm long, and slightly downy.

Site: Will tolerate inland and mild coastal exposure
Soil: Any reasonable soil other than very wet
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Blossom in Spring, berries in Autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 13-26ft (4-8m) Spread: 13-26ft (4-8m)