Shrubs

Crataegus douglasii (Black Hawthorn (PNW Native))

Crataegus douglasii

Also known as Black Hawthorn (PNW Native)

$6.95
SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones3-8
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Crataegus douglasii (Black Hawthorn), 'Black Hawthorn', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Crataegus douglasii is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Crataegus douglasii
Common name
Black Hawthorn (PNW Native)
Mature size
20-30 ft tall × 15-25 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Late spring (May to June)
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist to average, well-drained soil. Prune lightly in late winter to shape and remove crossing branches. Watch for fire blight and rust; avoid overhead irrigation and remove infected wood promptly. Remove suckers at the base to prevent unwanted thicket formation.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native bees, Syrphid flies
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Pollinator support, Small mammal forage
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