The best Missouri hawthorn for landscaping because it is almost thornless & very resistant to cedar rust diseases. Attractive white flowers attract a number of pollinators, especially small bees, flies, and beetles. It serves as a food plant for the caterpillars of several butterfly and moth species. Birds will find the dense branching structure very suitable for nesting sites. Reddish fruits are used in jellies and preserves.

Uses:  Bees, birds, winter interest

Bloom time:  May

Height:  20 to 25 feet

Space:  20 to 25 feet

Sun:  Full sun to medium shade

Moisture:  Average to moist