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Rosaceae
Crataegus aestivalis
Crataegus aestivalis
Also known as Anthomeles aestivalis, Crataegus aestivalis var. dormonae, Cotoneaster aestivalis f. angustifolia, Crataegus aestivalis f. luculenta
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Native Tree · Hawthorn · Wildlife · Spring Blooms · Southeastern Us · Deciduous · Rosaceae · White Flowers · Bird Habitat · Slow Growing
May hawthorn thrives in partial shade to full sun with consistently moist, well-drained soil and benefits from a thick layer of mulch to retain moisture. It is a slow-growing native tree that requires minimal pruning beyond removing dead or crossing branches in late winter. Plant it in a spacious location where its attractive spring blooms and wildlife-friendly berries can be fully appreciated.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply at the root zone until soil is evenly moist; allow surface to dry slightly between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4.3–7.3
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 15 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 15 ft
- Spacing
- 180 in apart
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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