Winter King green hawthorn
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'
USDA zones4 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size25 to 35 feet tall25 to 35 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Winter King' green hawthorn (Crataegus viridis 'Winter King') is a tree for specimen planting, winter interest, pollinator gardens, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It grows slowly into a dense tree with fall color. Bees, butterflies, and birds visit it.
Pairs well with Sedge, Big bluestem, and Mexican hat.