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Crusader® Native Hawthorn

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$94.99
This product does not ship to: Idaho
  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 15 Feet
  • Mature Spread 12 - 15 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3 - 7

The Crusader® Native Hawthorn or Crataegus crus-galli var inermis is a showy and safe shrub that hails from North America. The 5-petaled white flowers bloom in late spring and later turn into red berries. The flowers attract pollinators, while the berries are favored by wildlife. Hawthorns are lovely tree-like shrubs, and many varieties have long, sharp thorns, but the Crusader® Native Hawthorn is a thorn-less cultivar. The lack of thorns makes this variety safe in yards with children and pets and simplifies pruning and maintenance.

Green elliptical foliage has gently serrated edges and puts on a colorful display in the fall. This is a deciduous shrub, and the lovely silver bark will be on full display after the leaves drop in the fall. Rabbits and deer often leave this disease-resistant shrub alone. Grow Crusader® Native Hawthorn in zones 3 through 7.

Crusader® Native Hawthorn Care

This hawthorn prefers full sun and requires at least 6 hours of daily sunlight. Otherwise, this tree is very adaptable. The soil can be wet or dry and acidic or alkaline. Fertilize in the fall to support spring growth. Use a balanced fertilizer intended for flowering shrubs.

Prune the Crusader® Native Hawthorn in the winter when the shrub is dormant. Shape the plant as needed and remove crossed branches. Flowers bloom on new growth, so trimming the plant in the spring may remove new buds and reduce the total number of flowers.

Crusader® Native Hawthorn Spacing

Mature Crusader® Native Hawthorn trees stand about 12 to 15 feet tall and wide. Create a continuous flowering canopy by spacing shrubs 12 to 15 feet apart. Grow this tree in a container to enjoy the charming flowers on a deck or patio space. Use a pot that measures at least 18 inches.

Crusader® Native Hawthorn Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7
Plant Type: Trees
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 15 Feet
Mature Spread: 12 - 15 Feet
Spacing: 12 - 15 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description: White Shade
Bloom Period: Spring
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Dark Green
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit, Disease
Tolerates: Salt
Attracts: Bees
Container Role:
Uses: Containers, Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Native to North America
Brand: Proven Winners
Common Name: Crusader® Native Hawthorn
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis 'Cruzam'
SKU:
1231014887-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Known As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Known As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Known As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

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