Crataegus comprises deciduous trees and shrubs characterized by spiny branches and leaves that may be lobed or serrated. These plants produce clusters of creamy-white blossoms, which give way to red or black fruits. Certain species display notable color changes in autumn.

Crataegus

Crataegus 'Autumn Glory'

Crataegus 'Corkscrew'

Crataegus 'Red Italian' (F)

Crataegus acclivis

Crataegus aestivalis

Crataegus alemanniensis

Crataegus ambigua is a medium-sized deciduous tree characterized by its broad form and thorny branches. It features lobed, serrated green leaves with a leathery texture. During late spring, the tree produces clusters of small white flowers, which are accented by purple anthers. These are succeeded by red berries that eventually ripen to a dark purple hue.

Crataegus ambigua

Crataegus anomala

Crataegus anomala 'Zbigniew'

Crataegus aquacervensis

Crataegus arnoldiana is a deciduous tree characterized by its dense, zigzagging branches and thorny structure. The leaves are dark green, shallowly lobed, and have a serrated edge. In late spring, it produces clusters of white flowers that feature pale yellow anthers. These flowers give way to sizeable red berries, which can reach up to 1.5 cm in diameter.

Crataegus arnoldiana

Crataegus azarolus is a sizable shrub or a small tree characterized by its wide-spreading form and branches that may bear slight spines. The foliage consists of leathery leaves that are deeply lobed and serrated. During late spring or early summer, the plant produces dense clusters of sizable white flowers, each featuring purple anthers. These blooms are succeeded by berries that range in color from orange to pale yellow.

Crataegus azarolus

Crataegus azarolus 'Geraki' (F)

Crataegus azarolus 'White Italian' (F)

Crataegus azarolus var. aronia

Crataegus baroussana

Crataegus biltmoreana

Crataegus brachyacantha

Crataegus brainerdi

Crataegus caesa

Crataegus calpodendron

Crataegus canadensis

Crataegus chlorosarca

This medium-sized deciduous tree features a broad, spreading form and is characterized by its long thorns along the branches. The foliage consists of shallowly lobed, serrated green leaves. In late spring, it produces clusters of small white flowers that have yellow anthers, which are succeeded by red berries.

Crataegus chrysocarpa

Crataegus chungtienensis

Crataegus coccinea L.

Crataegus coccinea ambig.

Crataegus coccinea var. pringlei

Crataegus coccinioides

Crataegus collina

Crataegus crus-galli L. is a resilient, broad-crowned deciduous tree that reaches heights of approximately 8 meters. It features prominent thorny branches and glossy, serrated leaves that transition to a vivid scarlet in the fall. In spring, it produces clusters of white flowers, which give way to dark red berries in the autumn. This species serves well as a standalone specimen in landscapes.

Crataegus crus-galli L.

Crataegus crus-galli thornless

Crataegus crus-galli var. arbutifolia

Crataegus crus-galli var. oblongata

Crataegus crus-galli var. pyracanthifolia 'Horizontalis'

Crataegus crus-galli var. pyracanthifolia Aiton

Crataegus cuneata

Crataegus dahurica

Crataegus douglasii

Crataegus dsungarica

Crataegus ellwangeriana

Crataegus ellwangeriana 'Fire Ball'

Crataegus eriocarpa

Crataegus flabellata

Crataegus flava is a deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by its spreading form and thorny branches. The foliage consists of small, lobed leaves that are glossy and dark green. In late spring or early summer, the plant produces clusters of white flowers, which are succeeded by yellowish berries that appear in the autumn.

Crataegus flava

Crataegus fulleriana

Crataegus gemmosa

Crataegus greggiana

Crataegus harbisonii

Crataegus heldreichii

Crataegus heterophylla

Crataegus holmesiana

Crataegus intricata

Crataegus irrasa

Crataegus jackii

Crataegus jonesiae

Crataegus jozana

Crataegus keepii

Crataegus laciniata Ucria

Crataegus laevigata is a rounded deciduous tree that typically reaches a height of around 8 meters. It features thorny branches and glossy, shallowly lobed leaves that are mid-green in color. In late spring, the tree produces flattened clusters of flowers that range from white to pink. These blooms give way to red fruit that appears in early autumn.

Crataegus laevigata

Crataegus laevigata 'Apetala'

Crataegus laevigata 'Aurea'

Crataegus laevigata 'Auriculata'

Crataegus laevigata 'Charles X'

Crataegus laevigata 'Cheal's Crimson'

Crataegus laevigata 'Corallina'

Crataegus laevigata 'Gireoudii' is a deciduous shrub or compact tree that typically reaches a height of around 4 meters. Its branches have a semi-cascading habit, creating a broad, spreading form. The leaves are glossy and shallowly lobed, initially appearing mid-green; during the summer, they develop distinctive pink and white marbling before reverting to green in the fall. In late spring, the plant produces flattened clusters of creamy-white flowers, which are subsequently replaced by dark red berries.

Crataegus laevigata 'Gireoudii'

Crataegus laevigata 'Leucocarpa'

Crataegus laevigata 'Purpurea'

Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea'

Crataegus leiophylla

Crataegus lobulata

Crataegus macrosperma

Crataegus marshallii

Crataegus matura

Crataegus maximowiczii

Crataegus mexicana is a semi-evergreen shrub or small tree characterized by its spreading form and often thorny branches. The leaves are glossy dark green with a toothed margin near the tips, occasionally displaying a bronze tint during the winter months. In late spring, this plant produces clusters of white flowers, which are succeeded in autumn by sizable golden yellow berries that remain on the plant into the winter.

Crataegus mexicana

Crataegus meyeri is a sizable shrub or diminutive tree that reaches approximately 5 meters in height. It features an initially upright growth pattern that transitions into a more spreading form, characterized by thorny branches and dark green leaves that are both lobed and serrated. During late spring, it produces clusters of white flowers adorned with purple anthers, which are succeeded by drooping, glossy red berries.

Crataegus meyeri

Crataegus missouriensis

Crataegus mollis is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 12 meters. It features a rounded, spreading canopy and has thorny branches. The leaves are broadly oval, green, and covered in a downy texture, with serrated margins. In late spring, the tree produces clusters of white flowers, which are succeeded by large, vibrant red berries in the fall.

Crataegus mollis

Crataegus monogyna is a bushy deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of around 10 meters. It features thorny branches and glossy, deeply lobed green foliage that turns a golden hue in autumn. In late spring, clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear, each adorned with pink anthers. These are succeeded by abundant dark red berries in the fall, which are suitable for crafting jellies or brewing herbal tea.

Crataegus monogyna

Crataegus monogyna 'Aurea Variegata' (v)

Crataegus monogyna 'Bicolor'

Crataegus monogyna 'Biflora' is a rounded deciduous tree that typically reaches a height of around 10 meters. It features thorny branches and glossy leaves with a deep lobed structure. This variety tends to leaf out early during mild winter conditions and may occasionally display an early bloom of smaller white flowers before the main flowering phase in late spring. In autumn, it yields dark red berries.

Crataegus monogyna 'Biflora'

Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta' is a compact variety of hawthorn, typically growing to about 2.5 meters in height and notable for its thornless nature. This deciduous shrub features an upright growth pattern with glossy, dark green foliage. In spring, it showcases fragrant, creamy white blossoms, followed by dark red berries that persist into autumn and winter. It serves well for creating dense hedges and is suitable for smaller garden spaces.

Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta'

Crataegus monogyna 'Crispa Pendula'

Crataegus monogyna 'Ferox' is a sizable shrub or small tree, reaching heights of up to 8 meters. It features lobed foliage and produces clusters of creamy-white, fragrant blossoms in late spring or early summer, which give way to red berries in the autumn months. This variety is distinguished from the standard species by the presence of thorny clusters at the nodes of its stems. Additionally, young shoots can grow vigorously, particularly following severe pruning, resembling lengths of barbed wire.

Crataegus monogyna 'Ferox'

Crataegus monogyna 'Filicifolia'

Crataegus monogyna 'Fissa'

Crataegus monogyna 'Flexuosa' is a deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by its uniquely twisted, corkscrew branches. The foliage consists of lobed, glossy green leaves that transition to shades of orange and yellow as autumn approaches. In late spring and early summer, the plant produces clusters of aromatic white blossoms, which give way to glossy, round red berries in the fall.