Crataegus phaenopyrum Washington

Washington Hawthorne

Crataegus phaenopyrum, commonly known as Washington Hawthorn, is a deciduous ornamental tree valued for its white spring flowers, glossy green foliage with strong red fall color, and abundant bright red fruit that persists into winter.


Mature Size:
Width: 20–25 ft
Height: 20–25 ft

Form: Rounded to broadly oval canopy

Foliage / Thorns / Fruit:
Glossy dark green, deeply lobed leaves turning brilliant red to purple in fall; sharp thorns along branches; abundant bright red haws in fall that persist well into winter

Blooms:
Clusters of white flowers in late spring to early summer

Fall/Winter Interest:
Showy red fruit and colorful fall foliage

USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to clay and urban soils
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established


🌸 Landscape Uses
Specimen tree, street tree, wildlife plantings, screening, larger residential landscapes


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Birds, pollinators
Tolerances: Urban conditions, heat, drought

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

25'

Width

20'-25'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Spring, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen, Street Tree

Shape

Oval/Rounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No