Family: Rosaceae

Scientific Name: Crataegus phaenopyrum Select

Common Name: Washington Hawthorn

DescriptionThe pictures in this section are from a plant labeled "Washington Hawthorn Select". This is a selection and I will use it as an example of Washington Hawthorn. Probably impossible to tell the difference between this plant and others if it wasn't for the label.
Pronunciation(kra-TEE-gus)(fe-no-PIE-rum)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Trees Deciduous
Hardiness Zone5-7(9)
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage
Flowerswhite flowers in domed inflorescence
Fruitorange to red pomes
Leavessimple, alternate. serrated, 3-7 lobed, green, glossy leaves help it to resist rust
Stems1-3 inch thorns
Dimensions25-30 high, 20-25 spread
Misc FactsIn cultivation since 1781. Phaenopyrum is Greek for having the appearance of a pear, possibly referring to the flowers. Named Washington Hawthorn because it was first grown in a large scale at a Georgetown Nursery.
Notes & Reference#01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr),#75-Encyclopedia of Nuts, Berries and Seeds (John Heinerman),#93-North American Landscape Trees (Arthur Lee Jacobson),
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