
Hawai'i hawthorn
Osteomeles anthyllidifolia
Hawai'i hawthorn is a slow-growing, ornamental shrub or small tree native to Hawaii and parts of the Pacific, bearing clusters of small white flowers and tiny dark fruits attractive to birds. It prefers well-drained soils and a warm, frost-free climate with moderate moisture. This rare collector's plant requires patience but rewards with a graceful, finely textured form and year-round interest.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
60″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply But Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Botany (cc-by-nc-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.