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Engelmann's hawthorn

Crataegus engelmannii

Engelmann's hawthorn (Crataegus engelmannii) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–10a. Mature size 8'–20'. Blooms Apr–Apr.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 14 U.S. states, including AR, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–10a
Mature size: 8'–20'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Apr–Apr
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Engelmann's hawthorn (Crataegus engelmannii) — *Crataegus engelmannii* — Engelmann's hawthorn. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Engelmann's hawthorn (Crataegus engelmannii) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–10a. Mature size 8'–20'. Blooms Apr–Apr.

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, engelmann's hawthorn pairs naturally with: Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus), False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa), Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica).