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Black Hawthorn

Scientific name: Crataegus douglasii
Taxonomy
Family:Rosaceae
Type:Deciduous tree
Native:YES
Plant Requirements
Zone:2 to 7
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Wet
Plant Characteristics
Height:30 ft
Width:30 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:June
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A Northwest native tree, which can also form a shrubby thicket.

  Morphology:
Leaves alternate, simple, broad, 2.5-5 cm long. White flowers give rise to reddish-purple to black, glossy 8-10 mm wide berries, which are sweet and succulent. Birds love the berries! The tree forms a long trunk with spreading limbs bearing very sharp thorns 0.8-2.5 cm long.

  Adaptation:
Black hawthorn prefers moist sites along streams and other full sun, open areas at lower elevations.

  Pests:
None reported.
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