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Ovateleaf hawthorn

Crataegus ovata

Ovateleaf hawthorn (Crataegus ovata) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–7b. Mature size 20'–50'. Blooms May–May.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
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Group
shrub
Native range
Native to IL, MO
USDA hardiness
Zones 5a–7b
Mature size
20'–50'
Sun
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Water
—
Bloom
May–May
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Ovateleaf hawthorn (Crataegus ovata) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–7b. Mature size 20'–50'. 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, ovateleaf hawthorn pairs naturally with: American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia), American Gooseberry (Ribes missouriense), American Hazelnut (Corylus americana), American Plum (Prunus americana).

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