Great for windbreaks and wildlife habitat. 
 
Growth Form: irregular
Crown Density: open
Size: to 8 feet high to 8 foot spread
Drought Resistance: good
Cold Hardiness: excellent
Growth Rate: rapid
Life Span: moderate
Elevational Range: to 8,000 feet
Soil Conditions: good alkaline tolerance
Possible Insect Problems: pear-slug sawfly
Possible Disease Problems: fireblight, powdery mildew
Wildlife Value: excellent: hoofed browsers; nesting cover and food value
Seasonal Color: large white flowers in May
Miscellany: native; delicious edible fruit for jellies and canning; forms a thicket
 
From "Trees for Conservation: A Buyer's Guide" by Colorado State Forest Service
 
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