How to Grow and Care for Frosted hawthorn

Frosted hawthorn, also known as Waxy-fruited hawthorn, Hawthorn, Thornapple, Waxyfruit hawthorn

Frosted hawthorn is considered a robust and low-maintenance plant suitable for a variety of garden settings. Special care points include ensuring it is planted in well-drained soil and exposure to full sun for optimal growth and fruit production. Pruning is essential to maintain its desired shape and remove any dead or diseased branches. Overall, frosted hawthorn is an easy-care plant that thrives with basic garden care practices.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Frosted hawthorn

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Fall
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Frosted hawthorn exhibits a shrub-like or small tree form, reaching up to 20-30 feet (6-9 meters) tall. The plant's leaves are deciduous and may vary in shape, but commonly are lobed or toothed edges. Prominent in late spring to early summer, the flowers are white with multiple petals clustered in corymbs. By late summer to fall, it produces distinctive small apple-like pome fruits. These fruits bear a bluish waxy coating, giving them a frosted appearance. The bark is generally grey and may become scaly with age. Thorns or spurs are usually present on the branches, which can be up to 3 inches (8 cm) in length.