Washington Hawthorn
Common Name: Washington Hawthorn
Species Name: Crataegus phaenopyrum
Family Name: Rosaceae
Plant Facts | |
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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 | |
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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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