Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Crataegus

Species:

Crataegus × canescens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may

Bloom Colors:

White

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arkansas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers calcareous soils in native range