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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
7gal
$375.00
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
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.