Grow a hardy and versatile tree with this Wild Hawthorn (Crataegus), commonly used as Chinese Hawthorn rootstock (山楂砧木). This resilient plant is valued for both its ornamental beauty and practical use in grafting fruit trees.

In spring, it produces clusters of delicate white or pink blossoms, followed by bright red berries in fall that attract birds and wildlife. Its dense, thorny branches provide natural shelter for nesting birds, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

As a rootstock, Wild Hawthorn is widely used for grafting improved hawthorn varieties, offering strong adaptability and vigorous growth.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Wild Hawthorn plant (Crataegus)
✔️ Suitable for rootstock or ornamental use
✔️ Hardy, adaptable tree
✔️ Wildlife-friendly planting option
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

Growing Information

• Common Name: Wild Hawthorn, Chinese Hawthorn
• Botanical Name: Crataegus spp.
• Plant Type: Deciduous tree/shrub
• Growth Stage: Starter plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to various soil types
• Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Height: 10–25 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 4–8
• Container Friendly: Early stage only

Care Tip: Use as rootstock for grafting improved hawthorn varieties or grow as a standalone ornamental tree. Prune carefully due to thorns and shape as desired.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.