Mexican Hawthorn

Crataegus mexicana, Rosaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red SageSalvia miltiorrhiza

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Dahurian AngelicaAngelica dahurica

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Beetle KillerClerodendrum serratum

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Yerba BuenaClinopodium douglasii

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Crow-dipperPinellia ternata

Mexican hawthorn as a woody shrub creates shade and may produce phenolic compounds that inhibit small herbaceous plants like crow-dipper.

Uses

Functions

Cardiovascular SupportErosion ControlWildlife HabitatWindbreak

Edible Parts

FruitsFlowersLeaves

Medicinal Uses

Heart ConditionsHigh Blood PressureCirculatory DisordersDigestive IssuesAnxiety

Common Questions

What zones does Mexican Hawthorn grow in?

Mexican Hawthorn grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Mexican Hawthorn?

Good companions for Mexican Hawthorn include Red Sage, Dahurian Angelica, Beetle Killer, Yerba Buena.

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