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Hawthorn

A tree with dense clusters of small white flowers, surrounded by greenery and grass.
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Plant Information

Common name: Hawthorn

Scientific name: Crataegus spp.

Water usage: Moderate

Sun exposure: Full sun

Bloom time: Spring

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds, other pollinators and birds 

Native: No

Height: Size dependent on species and cultivar

Spread: Size dependent on species and cultivar

Care information

Air pollution tolerant, drought tolerant, edible fruit, showy flowers, variable/well drained soil