Green Hawthorn 'Winter King'
Crataegus viridis ‘Winter King’ (Green Hawthorn) is a dense, rounded, deciduous tree with a broad spreading crown and silvery-green branches clad with lustrous, serrate, ovate to elliptic, dark green leaves. Unlike most hawthorns, this selection is mostly thornless, with only occasional small thorns, 1 in. long (2.5 cm). In late spring, a profusion of fragrant, white flowers held in clusters (corymbs) provide a spectacular spring floral display. The blossoms are followed by large red fruits in fall that usually persist on the tree well into winter. Edible, they can be harvested to make jelly or left for hungry birds. The foliage turns attractive shades of purple and scarlet before shedding to the ground, revealing the vase-shaped branching structure and the exfoliating orange bark on older stems. Excellent choice as a small ornamental tree or for use against an evergreen background, where the silvery stems and persistent red fruit are more conspicuous. Winter King is noted for its disease resistance.
Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
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Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Crataegus |
Common names | Hawthorn |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
Spread | 25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
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Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Crataegus |
Common names | Hawthorn |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
Spread | 25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Crataegus viridis ‘Winter King’ (Green Hawthorn) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Crataegus viridis ‘Winter King’ (Green Hawthorn) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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