Faxon, Botanical, Crataegus Brachyacantha, Pomette Bleue

**Faxon, Botanical, Crataegus brachyacantha, Pomette Bleue**: Crataegus brachyacantha, also known as Pomette Bleue or the blue hawthorn, is a distinctive deciduous shrub admired for its striking bluish-purple fruit. Native to North America, this plant features dark green, lobed leaves and clusters of white or pink flowers in spring. Its unique, ornamental fruit adds visual interest and provides habitat for wildlife. Often used in landscaping for its aesthetic appeal and hardiness, it thrives in well-drained soils and various environmental conditions.