washington hawthorn
Crataegus phaenopyrum
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size25 to 30 feet tall25 to 30 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Shrub
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
washington hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum) is a tree for borders, specimen planting, hedges, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. Clusters of white blossoms open in spring and lead to bright-red berries that last into winter. Deer tend to browse other plants first. The thorns are dangerous, so skip it where small children play.
Pairs well with Switchgrass, Nodding onion, and Maidenhair tree.
Native range
Southeastern United States.