Black Hawthorn | Crataegus douglasii

The image features dark berries on a branch, surrounded by green leaves and sunlight filtering through a blurred background.
Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
The image shows fresh, green leaves on a plant with a backdrop of grass, indicating new growth. The bottom has a nursery logo.
Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
The image shows a close-up of a tree branch with green leaves and thorns, highlighting its natural texture and color.
A close-up of delicate white flowers on a branch, surrounded by foggy greenery in the background.
Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
The image features dark berries on a branch, surrounded by green leaves and sunlight filtering through a blurred background.
The image shows fresh, green leaves on a plant with a backdrop of grass, indicating new growth. The bottom has a nursery logo.
The image shows a close-up of a tree branch with green leaves and thorns, highlighting its natural texture and color.
A close-up of delicate white flowers on a branch, surrounded by foggy greenery in the background.

Description

Thicket-forming shrub or small tree. Clusters of white flowers in spring. ¼ inch blackish purple fruit in fall. Beware of the long thorns!

Plant Details

Habitats Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Shrub Swamp, Wet Prairie
Habitat Notes Shrub swamp; Bottomland Forest; Riparian Forest; Wet prairie
Phenology Flowering April-June, berries July-August
Mature Height 10 – 30’
Shade Preference full sun, part shade
Soil Tolerance Moist to well drained soils
Special Uses Attracts birds; Provides widllife forage, cover and food