University of Florida

Crataegus aestivalis

Common name(s): Shining Hawthorn

Plant type: deciduous small tree
Primary method of propagation: seed

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: Autumn
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Preferred temperature for germination: 70-85 degrees F
Time required for germination: 4-6 weeks
Comment: Seedlings develop long taproots and should not be kept in the seedbeds more than 1 year. Dry seed at room temp several weeks before acid treatment. Acid treatment followed by warm then cold stratification.