Crataegus marshallii

Common Names

Parsley Hawthorn, Marshall's Hawthorn

Summary

Parsley hawthorn is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States, typically reaching 15 to 30 feet in height with a broad, open crown and often multi stemmed form, it features parsley like finely dissected leaves, clusters of white flowers in spring, and small red fruits in fall, with exfoliating bark and thorny branches that add winter interest and habitat value, nectar from the flowers supports pollinators, and fruits provide wildlife forage along streams, floodplains, and wetlands, it prefers full sun to partial shade in moist, well drained loamy soil and is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9, found in moist areas near streams and wetlands and tolerant of wet conditions, generally low maintenance with few pest or disease problems, and suitable for specimen plantings, naturalized areas, and wildlife friendly landscapes, propagation is possible by seeds, cuttings, or grafting, with seed stratification sometimes improving germination

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

20-30 feet

Spread

15-20 feet

Hardiness Zones

Zones 7a-9b

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally full Sun to Partial Shade.

Soil Type

Loamy, well-drained soil

Soil Drainage

Well-drained soil (loamy, well-draining soil)

Soil pH

6.0-7.5, Slightly acidic to neutral soil

Bloom Color

White

Bloom Time

Spring (March–April)

Foliage Color

Green

Fall Foliage Color

Red, Purple

Leaf Lifecycle

Deciduous

Growth Rate

Moderate growth rate.

Seasons of Interest

Spring, Fall, and Winter.

Propagation Methods

Seeds and Cuttings

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts bees, butterflies, other pollinators, and birds