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Montgomery hawthorn

Crataegus arborea

Montgomery hawthorn (Crataegus arborea) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Blooms Apr–Jun.

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Family
Group
shrub
Native range
Native to AL, AR, FL, IN, MO, OH, TN, WV
USDA hardiness
Zones 5a–11b
Mature size
Sun
Water
Bloom
Apr–Jun
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Montgomery hawthorn (Crataegus arborea) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Blooms Apr–Jun.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, montgomery hawthorn pairs naturally with: American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia), American Plum (Prunus americana), American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis).

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