Family: Rose (Rosaceae)

Hardy to zone 4 to 8

Deciduous thorny bush to small tree to 20 feet.  Native to Europe.  Traditional use (TWM):  Maladies of the heart.  Plants prefer full sun to part shade and water.  Well-suited to clay soils. Shelterbelt, landscape tree, hedgerow, living fence.  This is the prettiest of the Hawthorns, with pink or red flowers and showy autumn color.  The fruits are excellent.  Unless planting closely for a hedge, space trees 30 feet apart.

Potted Tree