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Hungarian Hawthorn

Crataegus nigra, Rosaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

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

European BuckthornRhamnus cathartica
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Hollow RootCorydalis cava
Pollinator SharingShade Provision
SilverweedPotentilla anserina
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionWindbreakMedicinal PlantWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

FruitsFlowersYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Cardiovascular SupportDigestive AidAnxiety ReliefAntioxidant

Common Questions

What zones does Hungarian Hawthorn grow in?

Hungarian Hawthorn grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Hungarian Hawthorn?

Good companions for Hungarian Hawthorn include European Buckthorn, Hollow Root, Silverweed.

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