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Crataegusopaca

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Crataegus (krah-TEE-gus)

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Species

opaca (oh-PAK-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

Late bloomer, rarely caught in late frost. Large, 3/4 inch fruit with bright red skin. Excellent flavor. Ripens mid-late May. Needs pollinator.

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