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Crataegus flava Ait.
Summer hawthorn, Yellow-leaf hawthorn, Yellowleaf hawthorn
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
USDA Symbol: CRFL2
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A variable shrub or small tree, to 20 ft., with a broad, open crown of stout, spiny branches. Clusters of white flowers are followed by orange, brown or yellow fruit in drooping clusters.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , MD , MS , NC , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVNative Distribution: VA & TN, s. to FL & MS
Native Habitat: Dry, sandy or rocky woodlands
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, sandy or rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Stratified seed will germinate.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: 6-8 weeks of moist chilling improves germination.
Commercially Avail: yes
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
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