Tree comparisons

	Hawthorn Crataegus arnoldiana
	An attractive small hawthorn with masses of white blossom and large edible fruitlets.
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Growing

	Hawthorn Crataegus arnoldiana
Gardening skill	Beginner
Attractive features	Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant
Growth habit	Spreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years	2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
Sunlight	Prefers full sun Tolerates shade
Pruning	Light prune
Growth rate	Average
Site conditions	Sheltered site Free-draining site Occasional flooding Coastal site Air pollution
Wildlife	Attractive to birds Seeds / fruits useful for animals

	Hawthorn Crataegus arnoldiana
Flower colour	White
Flower form	Single flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering month	May
Leaf colour	Green
Leaf colour - autumn	Green
Leaf/Flower sequence	Leaves appear first
Fruit colour	Orange / Red
Fruit size	Very large
Fruit persistence	Normal ripening
Country of origin	United States