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Common Name: Washington Hawthorn

Species Name: Crataegus phaenopyrum

Family Name: Rosaceae

 

 

Examples of Washington HawthornCrataegus phaenopyrum

A Washington Hawthron Leaf with visible veins.
A Washington Hawthron Leaf with visible veins.
A Washington Hawthron leaf with visible veins.
A Washington Hawthorn branch with multiple buds.
A Washington Hawthorn branch with multiple buds.
A Washington Hawthorn branch with multiple buds.
Bright red Washington Hawthorn fruit hanging off the stems.
Bright red Washington Hawthorn fruit hanging off the stems.
Bright red Washington Hawthorn fruit hanging off the stems.

 

 

Plant Facts  
Origin North America
Sun Preference Full Sun
Susceptibility Leaf blight, scab, rusts, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, leaf rollers, tent caterpillars and lacebugs

 

 

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 30-foot diameter, 30-foot height
    • Leaves: Alternate, spoon-shaped, 1-4 inches long, 1/3-1 1/2 inches wide, rounded at apex, serrate above base

 

 

Habitat/Ecology  
Soil Preference Well-drained, adapted to most soil conditions
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 5º
Notes Severely affected by pests; used for its floral display in the spring and fruit in the fall; makes good cover and food for wildlife
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