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Grand Rapids hawthorn

Crataegus ambitiosa

Also called Adorned Hawthorn, Poplar Hawthorn, Poplar Like Hawthorn, Gruber's Hawthorn

Grand Rapids hawthorn is a small tree native to Michigan, growing up to about 6 metres tall. It is a hardy, cold-tolerant native that suits full sun and well-drained soil in a garden or landscape.

Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Light
Full sun, Part shade
Water
Water deeply during establishment, then rely mostly on rainfall once established.
Soil
Adaptable; prefers well-drained loam, tolerates clay and moderate acidity.
Temperature
Hardy to cold winters typical of the Great Lakes region; tolerates freezing temperatures well.
How easy
Easy

About

Crataegus ambitiosa, the Grand Rapids hawthorn, is a species of hawthorn endemic to Michigan, in the Great Lakes region of North America. It has been placed in series Silvicolae. It can grow up to 20 feet (6.1 metres) tall.

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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Crataegus ambitiosa by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.

The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.

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