Crataegus mollis (Downy or Red Hawthorn)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Crataegus |
| Species | mollis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
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Details
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| Height | 10-13 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Pests | This species is a target of Gypsy moths. Leaf rusts and fireblight are among the many foliage diseases to affect this species. |
| Habitat | Eastern North America |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are 5-10 cm in length and often drop in late summer due to defoliation by leaf diseases. |
| Flower Description | The white flowers are borne in clusters at the end of the branches in spring. |
| Fruit Description | The bright red edible fruit ripens in late summer and early autumn and falls soon after. |
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