May not be native
Use LocationThe most widespread North American hawthorn and one of the more variable, this perennial shrub is known for its long, dark thorns. Also known as Fleshy Hawthorn, Succulent Hawthorn, and Round-Fruited Cockspurthorn, this plant produces clusters of small, white flowers followed by red fruit. Phipps’ Hawthorn has the tendency to form thickets, growing about 20 feet tall in full sun to partial shade and in a variety of soil conditions.
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