Tree Categories: Flowering Trees, Fall Color Trees, Ornamental Trees, and Drought-tolerant Trees
Mature Tree Height: 20-40 feet tall | Mature Tree Width: 20-30 feet wide
Tree Growing Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, and Zone 8
Add four-season brilliance to your landscape with the Washington Hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum), one of the most versatile and visually rewarding ornamental trees available. In late spring, this hardy native erupts in a profusion of delicate white flower clusters that invite pollinators and brighten your garden. Its glossy green summer foliage provides a lush, dense backdrop, which then transforms into a spectacular autumn display of vibrant oranges, scarlet reds, and deep purples.
As winter approaches, the Washington Hawthorn truly shines, showcasing abundant clusters of bright red berries that persist through the snow, providing vital food for songbirds and winter interest for you. With its naturally rounded growth habit and elegant form, it serves as an excellent privacy screen, property boundary, or standout specimen. Highly adaptable and notably drought-tolerant once established, this low-maintenance tree is a perfect choice for homeowners seeking year-round beauty and ecological value in a compact, durable package.
