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Native Trees

Native Trees ofIndiana River Walk

Downy Hawthorn

Hawthorn tree

Description

Downy hawthorn is a small tree, growing up to to 30 feet in height. Older branches are grayish, usually with a few thorns up to two inches long. Leaves are very downy on opening. Its flowers are white. The fruit is red, up to one inch in diameter, and is eaten by birds.