Description

A common shrub found along roadsides and the edges of forests, but not very common in home landscapes; forms a small tree with a spreading habit, white flower clusters are followed by copious brilliant red fruit in fall; long thorns are very sharp

Landscape Attributes

Fleshy Hawthorn is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Fleshy Hawthorn is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Fleshy Hawthorn will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is native to parts of North America.