Crataegus mollis (Downy Hawthorn) Beginner Plants Bromus pubescens (Hairy Woodland Brome)

Bromus pubescens (Hairy Woodland Brome) has clumpy tufts of leaves and tall arching seed heads that can be quite charming on the breeze

Scirpus pendulus is a graceful plant of the wet prairie

including cedar-hawthorn rust

Found in prairie and savanna situations

A favorite of many bee and wasp species

Crataegus mollis (Downy Hawthorn) Beginner Plants Bromus pubescens (Hairy Woodland Brome)Downy Hawthorn is a small single or multi stemmed tree that can grow to be about 25 30' tall. Common in natural areas particularly areas that were grazed or a woody pioneer in disturbed areas. Crataegus mollis (Downy Hawthorn) produces fruit which is valuable for songbirds and mammals. Container grown specimen can be on the smaller side, for example, a #7 pot may be only 3' in height. This tree can be quite a cool little tree with its unique bonsai