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Glossy hawthorn

Crataegus nitida

Glossy hawthorn (Crataegus nitida) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 3a–8a. Mature size 12'–30'. Blooms Apr–Apr.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to AR, IL, MO, OH, PA, TN, WI
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–8a
Mature size: 12'–30'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Apr–Apr
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Glossy hawthorn (Crataegus nitida) — *Crataegus nitida* — Glossy hawthorn. Photo by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Glossy hawthorn (Crataegus nitida) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 3a–8a. Mature size 12'–30'. 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, glossy hawthorn pairs naturally with: American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia), American Gooseberry (Ribes missouriense), American Hazelnut (Corylus americana), American Plum (Prunus americana).