Smooth Hawthorn
Crataegus laevigata
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Crataegus
- Species:
- Crataegus laevigata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, red, white
Native Range
United States: Michigan, Washington, Wisconsin, Canada: Ontario, Quebec
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Autumnal moth (Epirrita autumnata), Cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia), cymatophoroides false owlet moth (Pseudothyatira cymatophoroides), fall cankerworm (Alsophila pometaria), Itame coortaria, Linden looper (Erannis tiliaria), Red-humped caterpillar moth (Schizura concinna), Red-washed Prominent (Oligocentria semirufescens), Trachycera suavella, Unicorn caterpillar moth (Schizura unicornis)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers fertile soils in its native habitat