Crataegus

“Hawthorns (Crataegus spp.) are a genus of small flowering deciduous trees belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae).” — Hawthorn: A Flowering Ornamental Tree

“Cockspur hawthorn, Crataegus crus-galli, native range from Vermont to Texas. Grows in sun to shade, preferring full sun with moist, well-drained soils.” — Hawthorn: A Flowering Ornamental Tree

“Give Crataegus moderate water.” — How to Grow Crataegus - Hawthorn

“Acidic (5.5–6.5), Slightly acidic (6.5–7.0)” — How to Care for riverflat hawthorn (Crataegus opaca)

“USDA Zones 4 or 5 to 7 or 8” — How to Grow Crataegus - Hawthorn

“Plant Crataegus 30 feet (10m) apart.” — How to Grow Crataegus - Hawthorn

“Reaches heights of 20 to 35 feet.” — Hawthorn: A Flowering Ornamental Tree

“Sow seed in a seedbed or in containers in an open frame” — How to Grow Crataegus - Hawthorn

“Trees bought balled and burlaped—that is, with their roots in their original soil balled and wrapped in burlap—should be planted only in early spring.” — How to Grow Crataegus - Hawthorn

“red fruits that persist through January.” — Hawthorn: A Flowering Ornamental Tree

“and showy red fruit that attract birds” — How to Care for riverflat hawthorn (Crataegus opaca)

“Crataegus are susceptible to attacks by aphids, scale insects, tree borer, caterpillars, leafminers, and skeletonizer.” — How to Grow Crataegus - Hawthorn

“It is important to note that hawthorns are susceptible to fire blight, Erwinia amylovora...” — Hawthorn: A Flowering Ornamental Tree