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Spreading hawthorn

Crataegus disperma

Spreading hawthorn (Crataegus disperma) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–9a. Mature size 10'–25'. Blooms Apr–May.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 15 U.S. states, including DE, IA, IL, IN, KY, MI…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–9a
Mature size: 10'–25'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Apr–May
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Spreading hawthorn (Crataegus disperma) — *Crataegus disperma* — Spreading hawthorn. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Daniel McClosky, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Daniel McClosky.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

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, spreading hawthorn pairs naturally with: American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia), American Hazelnut (Corylus americana), American Plum (Prunus americana), American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).