Skip to content

What is Holmes' hawthorn? — PlantSage

0Holmes' hawthorn·What is4 answers
0Section · 00

What is Holmes' hawthorn

— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Holmes' hawthorn (Crataegus holmesiana). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.

What is Holmes' hawthorn?

Holmes' hawthorn (Crataegus holmesiana) is a tree or shrub native to the northeastern and north-central United States, including Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode Island,… Holmes' hawthorn (Latin: Crataegus holmesiana, family Rosaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.

Is Holmes' hawthorn safe?

Holmes' hawthorn is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.

Where does Holmes' hawthorn grow?

Holmes' hawthorn is a member of the Rosaceae family native to CNT, ILL, INI, MAI, MAS, and MIC. Holmes' hawthorn thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to wet soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).

Can I grow Holmes' hawthorn at home?

Holmes' hawthorn grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.

Full profile Safety by audience →Preparation forms →Edible plants index →Browse catalogue →
❦❦❦❦
Endpaper · archive updates

Get archive updates

Occasional email when substantial new content lands — plant profiles, seasonal growing notes, folk-remedy additions. Free, no tracking, unsubscribe anytime.

Newsletter returning soon.
We are rebuilding the update list around a lightweight editorial workflow. New dispatches will resume after the next content review cycle.