Snowbird Hawthorn

General
Scientific Name: Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Snowbird’
Family: Rosaceae (Rose)
Hardiness: Zone 3
Leaves: Deciduous
Plant Type: Tree

Growth
Rate: Slow
Mature Height: <25’
Longevity: Short
Power Line: Yes

Ornamental
Flowers: White
Fruit: Red
Fall Color: Yellow

A small tree with a "cloud" of double-white flowers in the spring. Originated as a seedling of 'Toba' hawthorn at the Morden Research Station in Morden, Manitoba. The glossy, dark green foliage turns yellow in the fall and the bright red fruits drop early. The twisted trunk adds visual interest in the landscape. Hardier than 'Toba'.

Light: Full sun.
Water: Low to high.
Soil: Adapted to a variety, but will not tolerate standing water.

Originally released in 1967.