Parsley hawthorn, is a small tree or shrub in the Rosaceae (rose) family native to North Carolina. The decorative, finely-dissected leaves along with the dainty flowers, small red fruit, and beautiful bark all work together to make this one of the most ornamental of the hawthorns.

Crataegus marshallii, known as Parsley Hawthorn, is a complex and engaging species within the diverse Hawthorn genus. It is distinguished by its delicate, parsley-like leaves, which give it its common name. The branches often bear long thorns, …

A very ornamental hawthorn, perhaps with the most interesting foliage of all. The common name describes the parsley-like foliage, ruffled and deeply dissect. Pleasant white flowers in spring and beautiful small, oblong bright red berries. Attractive tree with lots of wildlife benefits.

Crataegus marshallii is a species of hawthorn known by the common name parsley hawthorn. [4] It is native to the southeastern United States. [5] The leaves of C. marshallii are finely dissected and decorative. The dainty flowers, small red fruit, and beautiful bark add to …

Shrub to small tree with irregular, open crown; alternate, deciduous lacy leaves; greenish-tan, exfoliating bark and twigs with sharp spines. Sandy, alluvial woods and low pastures. Common name refers to the deeply cut foliage that looks similar to parsley. Flowers have a very conspicuous fishy or rotten scent.

The unique beauty of Parsley Hawthorn trees have lead to it being taken out of the wild and added to many landscapes. The mottled, flakey gray-brown bark makes it an interesting specimen during its leafless winter months.

Parsley Hawthorn. Common name(s): Parsley Hawthorn; Scientific Name: Crataegus marshallii; Family: ROSACEAE; Origin: Native; Description: a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is characterized by its deeply lobed, parsley …

Specimen plant for floodplain or mist settings. Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Birds and other wildlife consume the fruit, but not as popular as other haws. Attracts pollinators, especially important for native bees.

Parsley haw (Crataegus marshallii) is a deciduous flowering shrub or small tree. Its many showy flowers have five white to pinkish petals and conspicuous red anthers. Leaves are triangular with deeply incised lobes and toothed margins. They are alternately arranged. Fruits are bright red, apple-like berries.

Parsley hawthorn has been used all over the world as an herbal tonic to strengthen the heart. It is currently used as an additive in medicines that reduce high blood pressure. White tailed deer are attracted to parsley hawthorn because they enjoy browsing on the foliage.