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      Crataegus phaenopyrum |
    Washington Hawthorn |
       Deciduous Shrub |
HEIGHT: | 25 - 30 feet | SPREAD: | 20 - 25 feet | DISTINCTIONS: | Small tree or large shrub, grown as specimen, border, hedge; slender thorns, 1"-3" long; leaves emerge reddish purple turning dark green; fall color orange, red, purplish; white flowers; 1/4" glossy red fruit remains on plant through winter; full sun; adaptable to a wide range of soils. | LIMITATIONS: | Thorns may limit placement; susceptible to disease and insects. | HARDINESS: | SE, SC (Zone 3) | ORIGIN: | Southeastern United States | CULTIVARS: | ‘Clark’ heavy fruiting that persists through winter.; ‘Fastigiata’ columnar form with smaller flowers and fruit.; ‘Vaughn’ heavy fruiting; smaller size to 15’; very susceptible to leaf rust. | _____________________________ Back to List | The information for this Deciduous Shrub (178) was last updated on: 2010-12-21 18:31:43 |
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