Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'
Winter King Green Hawthorn
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Winter King Green Hawthorn is a native deciduous tree with a rounded habit and silver bark that exfoliates to reveal orange inner bark when mature. Mostly spineless, but can have thorns of 1.5”. The foliage is a glossy dark green that turns rich scarlets and purples in fall. Winter King is noted for its profuse bloom of white flowers in spring and large fruits that persist into winter. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Disease resistant.
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25' - 35' |
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Spread: |
25’ - 35' |
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Spacing: |
30' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 7 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. One of the most disease-resistant Hawthorns. Some susceptibility to rust and fireblight. Occasional problems include leaf spots, powdery mildew, cankers, and scab. Potential pests include borers, caterpillars, lacebugs, leafminers, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fothergilla, Viburnum, Inkberry
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Crataegus viridis Winter King 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Scott Zona, Crataegus viridis 'Winter King', CC BY 2.0, (3) Scott Zona, Crataegus viridis 'Winter King' 1, CC BY 2.0, (4) Kristine Paulus, Crataegus viridis 'Winter King', New York Botanical Garden, CC BY 2.0, (5) Photo by David J. Stang, Crataegus viridis Winter King 8zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (6) Photo by David J. Stang, Crataegus viridis Winter King 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
