Vaughn hawthorn
Crataegus 'Vaughn'
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size15 to 30 feet tallup to 30 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Vaughn' hawthorn (Crataegus 'Vaughn') is a tree for specimen use, hedges, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Fragrant flowers open from early to late spring and attract bees. Birds visit the tree too, and the leaves turn color in fall. It is also drought tolerant.
Pairs well with Kentucky coffeetree, Winterberry, and Cat mint.