With four seasons of interest, the Crusader Hawthorn is an excellent choice for a specimen planting in a front yard or other highly visible location. Consider underplanting it with shade-loving perennials such as astilbe or Japanese forest grass. It is well-suited to smaller yards, such as petite city lots, both because of its size as well as its resistance to an urban pollution. It would also look at home in a cottage garden or planted in multiples as an informal hedge or privacy screen.