Downy Hawthorn is a small thorny native tree of forest edges and roadsides in the eastern United States, producing large red haws that are among the best wildlife fruits. It blooms in May with white flowers that attract numerous bees and flies. The dense, thorny structure provides excellent nesting habitat for many songbirds.
Best time to see a Downy Hawthorn
The best time to see a Downy Hawthorn is March–May, when about 69% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 483 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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