Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Crataegus

Species:

Crataegus × sinaica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, small mammals

Fall Color:

orange, red

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Hawthorn seeds often show erratic germination and may require up to two years. Scarification followed by cold stratification improves success.

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