Crataegus margaretta
Crataegus margaretta
- Native to:
- Canada | ON | United States | IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, OH, PA, TN, VA, WI, WV | Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © ppdsteward-cpoling (iNaturalist #281020737)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Crataegus
- Species:
- Crataegus margaretta
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 900 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- red, orange
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy; germination may be slow and erratic.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash