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Copenhagen hawthorn

Crataegus intricata

Copenhagen hawthorn (Crataegus intricata) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–9a. Mature size 8'–20'. Blooms Apr–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to 27 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, GA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–9a
Mature size: 8'–20'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Apr–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Copenhagen hawthorn (Crataegus intricata) — *Crataegus intricata* — Copenhagen hawthorn. Photo by Author: Sten Porse via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Copenhagen hawthorn (Crataegus intricata) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–9a. Mature size 8'–20'. 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, copenhagen hawthorn pairs naturally with: American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica).