Michaux's Hawthorn

Not much information is available on growing this species. Likely to be somewhat difficult to establish but very durable once established.



Specimen plant. Retain if present on site.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Attracts pollinators, especially important for native bees. Birds and other wildlife consume the fruit. Larval food for hummingbird clearwing moth(Hemaris thysbe), striped hairstreak butterfly(Satyrium liparops), and blinded sphinx moth (Paonias excaecata).

Dry, sandy, well-drained sites including scrub and sandhill.

• Showy flowers, Showy fruits