Family: ROSACEAEOrigin: USA
Size: 6 m (18ft) x 6m (18ft)
Flowers: white-pink, May
Fruit: Sept-Nov, bright red, 15mm (1/2 in), edible
Cultivation: Can be grown in a range of soil types. Prefers full sun-pt shade (fruits best in full sun). Hardy to zone 5 (USA).
Observations: (As seen at Great Dixter) One of the showiest Hawthorns I've seen in the landscape. Fruit can attractively persist for 3 months in Autumn! Small, well-rounded specimen, suitable for wide variety of gardens. Not commonly used, but lots of potential.
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