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Red Haw was chosen for spring interest because of the beautiful delicate white flowers that are on show 
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Red Haw (Crataegus mollis)
When asked about how he was doing, what did the coniferous tree say?
  • ​Yes, I'm pine! 
Did you know? 
  • The wood is used to make veneers, cabinets, boxes, tool handles, and boat 
  • Its commonly used as a hedge plant for security purposes, because of the thorns 
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Common Names: 
  • Red Haw
  • Red Hawthorn
  • Downy Thorn
  • Scarlet Hawthorn 
Wildlife Benefits: 
  • This shrub supports around 300 species of insects! 
  • Birds feed on the berries
  • Provides great shelter for birds 
  • Mice eat the flowers
  • Bees get nectar from the flowers 
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Habitat: 
  • ​Woodlands 
Size: 
  • 15-25' tall, with a crown width of 25' 
Growing Conditions: 
  • Full sun 
  • Moist, well-drained soil 
Select Identification Characteristics: 
  • Leaf Type: Simple 
  • Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
  • Bud Arrangement: Alternate
  • Terminal Bud: Single 
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