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Washington Hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum)

Washington Hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum) is a thorny ornamental tree with white flowers, red fruit, and excellent fall color.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, prefers well-drained loam.

Temperature

Adaptable

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low Maintenance

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers full sun for best flowering and fruiting.

Water

Moderate

Water regularly until established, then moderately.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, prefers well-drained loam.

Temperature

Adaptable

Tolerates a wide range of temperatures once established.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low Maintenance

Generally does not require fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

6-12 m

Spread

4.5-9 m

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green, Red, Yellow, Orange

Leaf Type

Deciduous

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Cotoneaster cordatus (Mill.) Focke
Crataegus acerifolia J.Gordon, Dermer & R.Edmonds
Crataegus borealis Ashe
Crataegus corallina Pers.
Crataegus cordata (Mill.) Aiton
Crataegus cordato Mill.
Crataegus cordifolia (Mill.) Farw.
Crataegus cordifolia Mill.
Crataegus populifolia Walter
Crataegus youngii Sarg.
Mespilus acerifolia Burgsd.
Mespilus corallina Desf.
Mespilus cordata Mill.
Mespilus cordifolia Mill.
Mespilus phaenopyrum L.f.
Mespilus populifolia (Walter) Poir.
Phaenopyrum acerifolium (Burgsd.) M.Roem.
Phaenopyrum corallinum (Desf.) M.Roem.
Phaenopyrum cordatum (Mill.) M.Roem.
Phaenopyrum populifolium (Walter) M.Roem.
Phalacros cordatus (Mill.) Wenz.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyRosaceae
  • genusCrataegus
  • speciesCrataegus phaenopyrum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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