Toba Hawthorn

Double Blush Blooms
Compact Ornamental Tree
Red Fall Fruit

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#35 Container

$411.00

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2-3" Caliper

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Toba Hawthorn

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Toba Hawthorn

Toba Hawthorn is a compact ornamental flowering tree known for double white spring blooms that gradually blush pink, attractive green foliage, and colorful red fruit. Its tidy, rounded form makes it a beautiful choice for small lawns, borders, entry gardens, and specimen plantings.

Why choose Toba Hawthorn?

Choose Toba Hawthorn for a graceful small tree with multi-season ornamental value and a manageable landscape size. The spring flowers open white and age to soft pink, giving the tree a romantic two-tone effect. Green summer foliage provides a clean garden backdrop, while red fruit can add late-season color and wildlife interest. Its compact, rounded habit works especially well where homeowners want a flowering focal point without the size of a large shade tree.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Crataegus × mordenensis ‘Toba’
Common Name: Toba Hawthorn
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded small tree

Toba Hawthorn Additional Information

Toba Hawthorn blooms in spring with clusters of double white flowers that mature to a soft pink tone, creating a showy display that stands out in front yards and garden borders. The foliage is green through the growing season, and small red hawthorn fruits may develop after flowering, adding fall interest and potential food value for birds.

This deciduous tree is well suited to sunny landscapes where its flowers, form, and fruit can be appreciated up close. Use it as a specimen, lawn accent, entry feature, or mixed-border focal point. Prune selectively to maintain its natural rounded shape and remove crossing or damaged branches. Like many hawthorns, stems may have thorns, so place it where the canopy has comfortable clearance from narrow walkways, seating areas, and high-traffic play spaces.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Toba Hawthorn in full sun to light partial shade with well-drained soil and good air movement. Choose a site with enough room for its mature rounded canopy to develop naturally.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing seasons to help establish a healthy root system. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot summer weather.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce competition from turf. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape young trees and remove damaged, crossing, or crowded branches. Light, selective pruning helps maintain its ornamental form.

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FAQs

How large does Toba Hawthorn get?
Toba Hawthorn typically matures as a small ornamental tree, often reaching about 12–15 feet tall with a similar rounded spread, depending on site conditions and pruning.
When does Toba Hawthorn bloom?
Toba Hawthorn blooms in spring, producing clusters of double white flowers that gradually take on a soft pink blush as they age.
Does Toba Hawthorn produce fruit?
Yes. After flowering, it may produce small red fruits that add late-season color and can provide seasonal interest for birds.
Where should I plant Toba Hawthorn?
Plant it as a specimen tree, lawn accent, entry garden feature, or mixed-border focal point where it receives good light and has room away from tight walkways.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Crataegus x mordenensis 'Toba Hawthorn'
Bloom Time	Late Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	Pink, White
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#35 Container, 2-3" Caliper

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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