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Crataegus phaenopyrum

Washington Hawthorn

The sharp thorns along the branches are hidden by the glossy, dark green foliage. A prolific bloomer with white flowers and bright red berries. Shades of orange and red foliage provide fall colour.

  • »  Upright, rounded to oval form with arching branches
  • »  Sharp thorns grow along the branches that are covered in white flowers in spring
  • »  Flowers are followed by berries, ripening to a bright red
  • »  Glossy dark green leaves are somewhat lobed and serrated
  • »  Foliage turns shades of orange and red in autumn
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:8-10 m
  • Spread:8-9 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Berries
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Oval
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
• Orange
• Red
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Crataegus phaenopyrum

Phaenopyrum comes from Greek, meaning "resembling a pear", in probable reference to the flowers.

Crataegus phaenopyrum is almost native.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Crataegus phaenopyrum

While this plant can provide a beautiful show of flowers in the spring, and colourful berries lasting into the winter, careful placement of this plant should be heeded, as the thorns can cause injury. Grown as a shrub, it can be used as a barrier for unwanted animals. It can be grown as a specimen tree or multi-stemmed shrub.