Crataegus phaenopyrum

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

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
8-10 m

SPREAD:
8-9 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.

Additional Notes about Washington Hawthorn:

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

Crataegus phaenopyrum is almost native.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Attracts Birds

Attracts Butterflies

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Berries

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Upright
Rounded
Oval

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Red
Orange
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen