“Biological diversity is the key to the maintenance of the world as we know it.”
~ E.O. Wilson, Biodiversity
Small native tree with a rounded form. Showy white 1″ flowers in clusters in late April-early May. These, as well as other native hawthorn flowers represent the Missouri state flower. Showy, round, red (1/2 -1″) fruits form in late Aug.-Sept. When present, the thorns are 2″ long and slender. Leaves are medium green, downy above and especially below, along the margins. Fall color is yellow to burgundy.
Savanna and Woodland
Savanna / Woodland
White
Full Sun
Medium Sun/Average Shade
Mid (May - June)
Late (July - frost)
Winter (Nov - Mar)
Dry
Moderate
Cover
Nesting
Food/Birds
Food/Small Animals
Deer Resistant
Songbird
Pollinators/Beneficial Insects
Interesting Bark
Ornamental Fruits/Pods/Seed Heads