Round Leaf Hawthorn vs Skybound Cedar - TreeTime.ca

Round Leaf Hawthorn vs Skybound Cedar

Crataegus chrysocarpa (Crataegus rotundifolia)

Thuja occidentalis Skybound

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Round Leaf Hawthorn
Skybound Cedar

Getting its name from rounded, toothed leaves, the Round Leaf Hawthorn is a winter hardy shrub that grows small, red, berry-like fruits.

Commonly used for landscaping, this shrub can also be found along stream banks and in wooded areas. Caution is advised when handling the Round Leaf Hawthorn, as it can have sharp thorns approximately 1" long.

The Skybound Cedar is a newer variety that is usually hardier than the Brandon Cedar and richer in color. The dark green, scale-like foliage maintain their needles and color throughout the winter.

Cedars enjoy average to moist soil conditions and should not be allowed to dry out. It's small size, spread and columnar shape make the Skybound Cedar an excellent accent tree or border hedge that can be expected to live up to 50 years under ideal conditions.

Round Leaf Hawthorn Quick Facts

Skybound Cedar Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Foliage: round, serrated
Flowers: showy white
Fruit: small red berries
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, PE
Other Names: skybound arborvitae