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Red Osier Dogwood vs Round Leaf Hawthorn
Cornus sericea
Crataegus rotundifolia (Crataegus cyclophylla)
Red Osier Dogwood is a small deciduous shrub that features deep red stems and twigs year-round, with creamy white flowers in the spring. This shrub will add a nice pop of color to your yard.
Red Osier Dogwood is an excellent soil stabilizer. It is fast growing and becomes drought tolerant once well established.
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.
Red Osier Dogwood Quick Facts
Round Leaf Hawthorn Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)