You still have some room left, dont you? Wow. Hawthorne) is no slouch in other seasons, either. Winter King can be used as a specimen, focal point, mass planting and in borders. This is best exposed after the dark green leaves transform to their golden reds in autumn and fall to the ground. California This tree develops a wide round to pyramidal crown and has persistent red fruits and multi-colored, flaky bark. yellow-brown in October and November, white 2"-wide inflorescences cover the tree in early- to mid-May, effective for two weeks and slightly malodorous, 3/8" diameter light green fruits are in clusters, turning to orange by October and then to bright orange-red in November, and often persisting into early February or later before they turn brown-black, tight clusters of bright red fruits (not as pendulous as fruits of Washington Hawthorn, fruits are eaten by birds and squirrels, usually in late Winter, stems and branches are an attractive silvery-gray (except on the first-year-wood stems, which are brown-red), since the branches emerge at a wide vased angle from the trunk, the sun Winter King Green Hawthorn (469-2004*2) is in the Entrance Drive. This actually isnt a bad thing, though, because by then the fruits are beginning to ripen, and the leaves just get in the way of the show! Your writing is a joy (and funny) to read. It is used as a specimen plant in the landscape. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page. It's in autumn when you'll also notice the half-inch bright red berries. This hawthorn variety had much to recommend it. This species should be used with care as it has long thorns and is prone to disease. Create a garden that commands attention Crataegus monogyna (Single-Seed Hawthorn) is By Danita Delmont, Patricia Myrick, Shutterstock. It hasa broad stiff vase-shaped habit, reaching 20-30 tall and wide at maturity. Winter King hawthorn is a common cultivar of the green hawthorn (C. viridis), another native tree. Accept South Dakota Email Address *If you wish to keep this a surprise, put your email address here. District of Columbia This summer garden idea combines easy-to-grow annuals and A sensational duo including 2 absolutely ravishing Elegance and grace all together! Moist, rich, fertile soils may encourage unwanted succulent growth. Spain unveils heat-resistant apple variety, Unique genes led to new species of monkeyflower, Urban gardens are good for ecosystems and humans, Student founds community garden for refugees, Maryland . most members of the family. They must not taste so great since these berries survive on the branches deep into winter: Height ranges from 20 to 30 feet with a similar spread, Blooms for about two weeks in early to mid May here in zone 6B, Filled with berries in summer that emerge red and turn orange into winter, Leaves turn a mix of gold, red, bronze in autumn, The silver bark peels to reveal the orange bark underneath, More disease resistant than other Hawthorn trees. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion. Utah 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. Call 1-800-247-5864. Add mulch on top of soil making sure to not put mulch against the trunk or stems. Not sure which Crataegus - Hawthorns to pick? JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. By using Mt. Zones 4-7 Nearly thornless branches and abundant spring flowers. long (2.5 cm), and clad with glossy, dark green, 3 to 5-lobed leaves. Search our extensive database to learn more about native plants and find the perfect options for you. You can trim the canopy, if necessary, to keep it looking neat. Where we live is called Tide Water Virginia and here, a week before thanksgiving, it is still warm enough for shirt sleeves outside gardening.