Foothills, montane. Woodlands. Summer.
Near Yellowjacket Canyon, June 14, 2004.

Hawthorn trees have attractive shiny serrated leaves, numerous clusters of white flowers, red berries, and grow to about 20 feet tall in the foothills and mountains of the Southwest. They hybridize easily and species are thus difficult to identify. Hawthorns are not a common tree, but because they produce such an abundance of berries, they are sometimes planted to attract wildlife.

Foothills, montane. Woodlands. Summer.
Near Yellowjacket Canyon, November 2, 2005.

Glorious fall colors grace Hawthorns for many weeks.

Foothills, montane. Woodlands. Summer.
Near Yellowjacket Canyon, December 15, 2006.

Dark maroon berries gather snow caps and Pheasants gather berries.