Crataegus mollis (Downy Hawthorn) Beginner Plants Photo By: By Sherief Saleh

Photo By: By Sherief Saleh (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3

A favorite of many bee and wasp species

This wet prairie mix

it is the larval host of several moths and the seeds are eaten by songbirds

It has flowers and foliage that are very reminiscent of lace

Crataegus mollis (Downy Hawthorn) Beginner Plants Photo By: By Sherief SalehDowny Hawthorn is a small single or multi stemmed tree that can grow to be about 25 30' tall. Common in natural areas particularly areas that were grazed or a woody pioneer in disturbed areas. Crataegus mollis (Downy Hawthorn) produces fruit which is valuable for songbirds and mammals. Container grown specimen can be on the smaller side, for example, a #7 pot may be only 3' in height. This tree can be quite a cool little tree with its unique bonsai