Snowbird Hawthorn

General 
Scientific Name: Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Snowbird’ 
Family: Rosaceae (Rose) 
Hardiness: Zone 3 
Leaves: Deciduous 
Plant Type: Tree 

Growth 
Rate: Slow 
Mature Height: <25’ 
Longevity: Short 
Power Line: Yes 

Ornamental 
Flowers: White 
Fruit: Red 
Fall Color: Yellow

A small tree with a "cloud" of double-white flowers in the spring. Originated as a seedling of 'Toba' hawthorn at the Morden Research Station in Morden, Manitoba. The glossy, dark green foliage turns yellow in the fall and the bright red fruits drop early. The twisted trunk adds visual interest in the landscape. Hardier than 'Toba'.

Light: Full sun. 
Water: Low to high. 
Soil: Adapted to a variety, but will not tolerate standing water.

Originally released in 1967.