Downy Hawthorn Seeds - Flower Plant
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Downy Hawthorn Seeds
Downy Hawthorn is a hardy deciduous tree valued for its fragrant white spring blossoms, glossy green foliage, vibrant red berries, and attractive seasonal color. Its dense branching habit makes it suitable for wildlife gardens, hedgerows, naturalized landscapes, windbreaks, and ornamental plantings. It adapts well to a variety of soil types and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Key Features
Showy Spring Flowers
Produces clusters of fragrant white blossoms that provide attractive seasonal interest.
Decorative Red Berries
Develops bright red fruits that add ornamental value through late summer and fall.
Wildlife Habitat
Provides shelter and seasonal food sources for birds and other beneficial wildlife.
Adaptable Landscape Tree
Suitable for hedgerows, naturalized plantings, property borders, and ornamental gardens.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Crataegus mollis |
| Common Name (US) | Downy Hawthorn |
| Seed Type | Tree Seed |
| Growth Habit | Deciduous Tree |
| USDA Zones | 4–8 |
| Planting Season | Fall or Spring |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Fall |
| Sowing Months | September–November |
| Germination Time | 90–180 Days |
| Germination Conditions | Warm and Cold Stratification Recommended |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained Loam, Clay, or Sandy Soil |
| Watering | Moderate; Water Regularly Until Established |
| Mature Size | 20–35 ft Tall × 20–30 ft Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 20–30 ft Apart |
Growing Guide
Perfect For Wildlife Gardens, Hedgerows, Naturalized Landscapes, Windbreaks And Ornamental Tree Plantings
Downy Hawthorn offers fragrant spring flowers, colorful ornamental berries, attractive seasonal foliage, and dependable landscape performance. Its adaptability, wildlife value, and year-round ornamental appeal make it an excellent addition to residential and natural landscape settings.