Black Hawthorne

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Botanical name: Crataegus douglasii Type: Shrub or small tree Bloom colour: White Bloom time: May - June Sun requirement: Full sun - part sun Height: 8m Spread: up to 7.5m Soil moi sture: Moist to wet Ideal habitat: In the wild, Black hawthorne can be found growing along wetland edges, stream banks and moist upland sites. Features: Showy white flowers in the spring with dark fruit that stays on late in the fall. Also referred to as a thornapple, this shrub has impressive thorns. Hedges of Black hawthorne create a safe haven for songbirds to nest and feed (it is a favourite of Cedar Waxwings) protecting them from predators who may be deterred by its prickly stems. Garden with native plants in the Fraser Valley today! Show more