The downy hawthorn (Crataegus mollis) is the largest and most common of the hawthorns found in Iowa. These plants can be an aggressive invader of open or abandoned sites.
Hardiness: Zone 3
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Shape: Low spreading branches; similar to an apple tree
Height: 20-30 feet
Width: 25-30 feet
Site Requirements: Full sun, drought tolerant
Flowering Dates: April - May
Seed Dispersal Dates: Fall
Seed Bearing Frequency: Yearly
Seed Stratification: Warm stratification for 21 days at 85°F followed by prechilling for 6 months at 50°F
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