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Washington Thorn
Crataegus phaenopyrum
Size:
Height: 25'; Spread: 20'
Character:
Round form; light canopy.
Foliage:
Dark green, serrated, lobbed leaves, 2-3" long. Fall foliage is yellow to orange to bright scarlet; tree is bare November - February.
Flower:
White flowers, 1/2" across, hang in clusters 2-3" long, bloom March - May.
Fruit:
Bright red berries form in fall and drop in winter.
Bark:
Rough, brown bark with slender 1-3" long thorns on branches.
Tree Care:
Moderate. Requires regular pruning to establish and maintain central leader and to train a good shape, and removal of suckers. Can require pest control. You may wish to cut off thorns from lower branches to prevent injuries.
Watering Needs:
Special Considerations:
Prefers sun and warmth. Does not tolerate strong winds, but is more tolerant of wind than C. laevigatum, English hawthorn.
Native Range & Notable Traits:
Native to southeastern US. Attractive changing display all year long, reflects seasonal changes. Attracts birds.
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