Fall color is yellowish and more attractive than most hawthorns. Rust is a cosmetic problem with this plant. High prevailing winds tend to windthrow hawthorns in general. Service life is 25 years. Growth patterns vary somewhat by species.
Flower color ranges from white to pink.
Fall color is usually not spectacular. Purple summer foliage color is available in the Purple-leaved plum. The cultivars 'Thundercloud' and 'Newport' are the best. Okame, an attractive upright oval cherry with pink flowers, is cold-hardy. Service life ranges from 15 to 30 years, depending on the species.