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Travellers Joy Clematis vs Arnold Hawthorn

Clematis virginiana

Crataegus arnoldiana

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Travellers Joy Clematis
Arnold Hawthorn

Traveller's Joy Clematis is a species of flowering plant that is native to North America. This plant produces vines which are quite aggressive and can climb to heights of 10-20 feet. Traveller's Joy produces white flowers between July and September and typically grows on the edge of forests, moist slopes, fence rows and on streambanks.

Arnold Hawthorn is a low-branched tree favored by wildlife and landscapers. This tree's beautiful white flowers and bright red berries make it an attractive ornamental in anyone's yard. Arnold Hawthorn is also used in windbreaks and riparian planting.

Despite its thorns, Arnold Hawthorn is a popular choice of food and shelter for deer and birds. Humans can also eat these berries fresh or preserved, but Arnold Hawthorn will not have high yields until it matures at 5-8 years.

Travellers Joy Clematis Quick Facts

Arnold Hawthorn Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow
Berries: red pomes about 1 cm in diameter
Flowers: white, fragrant
Flowers: white
Bark: gray to brown
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: leaves are toxic

Other Names: devils darning needles, devils hair, leather flower, love vine, travelers joy, virginia virgins bower, virgins bower, wild hops, woodbine