In the literature there is very little information about fruiting, growth activity of various hawthorn species. Therefore, a comprehensive study of hawthorns is necessary in order to improve the health and living conditions in cities, as well as to obtain the highest quality harvest of fruits with valuable traits. The article presents data on the development of phases of vegetation of elite hawthorn seedlings using natural, improved vase-like and sparse-tiered crown forms in the Central Black Earth Region. It was found that the greatest annual growth of shoots was observed in the elite seedling Michurinsky Dessertniy with an improved vase-like crown shape. The largest fruits were obtained from an improved vase-like crown shape of hawthorn trees, (Karamelka, 3.7 g; Tambovskiy Volk, 3.4 g).