Crataegus chlorosarca

Crataegus chlorosarca

Native to:
Japan, Russia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Crataegus
Species:
Crataegus chlorosarca
USDA Symbol:
CRCH13

Growth Characteristics

Height:
600 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
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
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes
Fall Color:
red, orange, purple
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from root crown following fire; typical of hawthorns in fire-prone landscapes.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers fertile soil with good organic content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 120–180 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
365–730 days
Notes:
Crataegus seeds have double dormancy requiring warm then cold stratification; scarification of the hard seed coat improves germination. Seeds may take 1-2 years to germinate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI