Crataegus submollis Sarg.

A large shrub or small tree. It can grow 9 m tall. The leaves divided into lobes along the stalk and the leaves are 25-80 mm long. The leaves have teeth along the edge and are felted underneath. The flowers are in loose clusters. They have 10 stamens. The fruit are small and light red and covered with down. The fruit are 2 cm across.

Temperate. It suits hardiness zones 4-9. It can grow in a range of soils and with various pH values. It can tolerate very wet soils as well as tolerate drought. Plants are cold hardy.

Plants can be grown from seed. The seed need cold treatment. Plants can also be grafted.