Round Leaf Hawthorn vs Brandon Cedar - TreeTime.ca

Round Leaf Hawthorn vs Brandon Cedar

Crataegus chrysocarpa (Crataegus rotundifolia)

Thuja occidentalis Brandon

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Round Leaf Hawthorn
Brandon 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 Brandon Cedar is a columnar evergreen with soft, dense foliage that retains its bright green color all year round. It makes for a great vertical accent on your property or as part of a hedge, it is suitable for urban gardens due to its size and it is highly shade tolerant.

Round Leaf Hawthorn Quick Facts

Brandon Cedar Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
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: shade, partial shade
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


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: brandon arborvitae