Red Osier Dogwood vs Round Leaf Hawthorn - TreeTime.ca

Red Osier Dogwood vs Round Leaf Hawthorn

Crataegus rotundifolia (Crataegus cyclophylla)

Cornus sericea

Round Leaf Hawthorn
Red Osier Dogwood

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 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.

Round Leaf Hawthorn Quick Facts

Red Osier Dogwood Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dark red
Berries: white waxy
Flowers: showy white
Flowers: white
Bark: dark red, showy
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium


In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: american dogwood, california dogwood, creek dogwood, dogberry tree, red dogwood, red twig dogwood, redosier dogwood, redstem dogwood, western dogwood