Arnold Hawthorn vs Golden Lights Rhododendron (Azalea) - TreeTime.ca

Arnold Hawthorn vs Golden Lights Rhododendron (Azalea)

Crataegus arnoldiana

Rhododendron x Golden Lights

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Arnold Hawthorn
Golden Lights Rhododendron (Azalea)

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.

Golden Lights Rhododendron is an exceptionally cold hardy, deciduous azalea. Part of the Northern Lights Series, this shrub was cultivated specifically to withstand harsh winters, making it ideal for our prairie climate.

In late spring you'll be drawn to its beautiful, golden, sweetly fragrant flowers. Pruning is recommended after the flowers are spent to control the size and shape of this shrub.

Consider Golden Lights Rhododendron when planning your next hedge, or plant it on its own as a striking specimen plant.

Arnold Hawthorn Quick Facts

Golden Lights Rhododendron (Azalea) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: All parts of a rhododendron bush, including the leaves, stems and blooms, are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
Foliage: contains thorns
Fall colour: yellow
Fall colour: Bronze to red
Bark: gray to brown
Flowers: white
Flowers: large, yellow/gold
Berries: red pomes about 1 cm in diameter
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no