This flowering evergreen shrub is popular for its beauty and fragrance. It is dense and thorny, with rosy pink flower clusters that bloom for a long period during the spring. New leaves begin with a bronze cast and later mature into a striking glossy, green. The hawthorn shrub has a compact, mounding form and can serve as a container plant or an informal hedge or border. It is often used to enhance the foundation of a house.

This is a durable, low maintenance shrub that thrives in hot, dry climates. It favors partial sun, doing best with some shade in low desert climates, and appreciates semi-moist soil. Bees are attracted to the hawthorn blossoms and its purple/blue berries provide food for birds. Both heights and widths can range from 2' to 6', depending on the variety.