Suksdorf’s Hawthorn

Crataegus x suksdorfii

Crataegus suksdorfii, a triploid form, Castlegar BC, Canada

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Crataegus suksdorfii, a triploid form, Slocan Park BC, Canada.

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Plant Description

Suksdorf’s hawthorn is an attractive deciduous tree found in wetlands, disturbed areas, and forests. The white flowers attract pollinators while the tiny apply-like berries support birds and mammals. It’s a host plant for dozens of butterfly and moth species! The dense roots also hold soil and prevent erosion.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Broadleaf Tree
Habitats	Bottomland forests Conifer forests Disturbed sites Ditches Fencelines Floodplains Forest edges Forest openings Forests Gardens Hillsides Little Habitats Mixed hardwood-conifer forests Oak woodlands Residential yards Riparian areas Riparian forests Roadsides Streams Woodlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist Seasonally flooded soil
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts hummingbirds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Autumn color Blooms June Blooms May Deciduous Deer resistant Drought tolerant Erosion control Flowering Flowers pink Flowers white Hedgerow Ornamental Produces fruit Provides soil stabilization Provides wildlife habitat Restoration/revegetation Woody
Shade Preference	Full shade Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	45'