{"product_id":"wild-hawthorn-tree-crataegus-live-plant-chinese-hawthorn-rootstock-hardy-wildlife-tree-野山楂-山楂砧木","title":"Wild Hawthorn Tree – Crataegus Live Plant | Chinese Hawthorn Rootstock | Hardy Wildlife Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a rootstock, Wild Hawthorn is widely used for grafting improved hawthorn varieties, offering strong adaptability and vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Wild Hawthorn plant (Crataegus)\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Suitable for rootstock or ornamental use\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Hardy, adaptable tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Wildlife-friendly planting option\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Hawthorn, Chinese Hawthorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crataegus spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous tree\/shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil; adaptable to various soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–25 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early stage only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use as rootstock for grafting improved hawthorn varieties or grow as a standalone ornamental tree. Prune carefully due to thorns and shape as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504105418884,"sku":null,"price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify_27_f8d63c74-f745-451f-bdd2-299911f938f4.jpg?v=1783761421","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/wild-hawthorn-tree-crataegus-live-plant-chinese-hawthorn-rootstock-hardy-wildlife-tree-%e9%87%8e%e5%b1%b1%e6%a5%82-%e5%b1%b1%e6%a5%82%e7%a0%a7%e6%9c%a8","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}