Mink hawthorn

Crataegus dispessa

Mink hawthorn (Crataegus dispessa) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–8a. Blooms May–May.

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Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to IL, IN, MO, NY, OK, PA
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–8a
Mature size: —
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: May–May
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Mink hawthorn (Crataegus dispessa) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–8a. Blooms May–May.

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

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