Crataegus Mollis / Downy Hawthorn Genus - Crataegus Species - Mollis Common name - Downy Hawthorn Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 3 - 6 Height / spread - 1 - 9 m / 1 - 12 m Plant type - Shrubs, Trees Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full Sun Growth rate - Fast Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral Soil type - Clay, Loam, Sand, Well Drained Water requirements - Average Water Care level - Easy Landscape uses - Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, hedge shrub Germination rate - 85% Leaf / Flower color - Green, autumn - Yellow, Burgundy, Bronze / -- Plant growth rate - Fast A large hawthorn worth growing for its edible fruit as well as for its ornamental attributes, this medium-sized deciduous tree from eastern North America has long been a favorite in gardens. Broad and domed in habit, it bears relatively large, oval, deeply toothed leaves that change from downy-gray when new to medium green in late spring to yellow or bronze in fall. The foliage is often marred by rust. Dense clusters of small white somewhat fetid flowers open in spring, giving rise to bunches of spherical to pear-shaped fruits that ripen bright red in late summer. The fruits soon drop from the tree. The gray horizontal to slightly ascending branches are sometimes spiny. Downy hawthorn may escape gardens by self-sowing. (info source: Learn2Grow.com) Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds