Crataegus youngii Sarg.

Scientific Name: Crataegus youngii Sarg.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Crataegus L./ Crataegus youngii Sarg.

<i>Crataegus youngii</i> Sarg.
General Information
Usda SymbolCRYO2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCRYO2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Crataegus youngii Sarg. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.3
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum32
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)30
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)30.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee25
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorRed


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound29800
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes

<i>Crataegus youngii</i> Sarg.

<i>Crataegus youngii</i> Sarg.

<i>Crataegus youngii</i> Sarg.

<i>Crataegus youngii</i> Sarg.

<i>Crataegus youngii</i> Sarg.

<i>Crataegus youngii</i> Sarg.

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