A small tree with big seasonal color, Washington Hawthorn fills the landscape with spring flowers, summer shine, and brilliant red berries that last into winter
FEATURES:
- Masses of white blooms in late spring attract pollinators
- Glossy green leaves turn fiery red and orange in fall
- Clusters of bright red berries persist into winter
- Excellent tree for birds and wildlife
- Dense, rounded form fits well in smaller landscapes
- Tolerant of heat, drought, and city conditions
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box
- Due to federal and state agricultural compliance, we are unable to ship to: AL, AR, MS
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Washington Hawthorn in full sun to achieve its best flowering and fruiting performance. It thrives in average, well-drained soil and tolerates both heat and urban conditions with ease. Combine it with spring-flowering bulbs or evergreens to highlight its color shifts through the year. Because the branches carry small thorns, it can also serve as a beautiful and effective privacy or wildlife barrier. A light pruning in late winter will help maintain shape and encourage strong blooms.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 25-30' tall
- Mature Width: 20-25' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 20-25' apart
A small tree with big seasonal color, Washington Hawthorn fills the landscape with spring flowers, summer shine, and brilliant red berries that last into winter
FEATURES:
- Masses of white blooms in late spring attract pollinators
- Glossy green leaves turn fiery red and orange in fall
- Clusters of bright red berries persist into winter
- Excellent tree for birds and wildlife
- Dense, rounded form fits well in smaller landscapes
- Tolerant of heat, drought, and city conditions
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box
- Due to federal and state agricultural compliance, we are unable to ship to: AL, AR, MS
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Washington Hawthorn in full sun to achieve its best flowering and fruiting performance. It thrives in average, well-drained soil and tolerates both heat and urban conditions with ease. Combine it with spring-flowering bulbs or evergreens to highlight its color shifts through the year. Because the branches carry small thorns, it can also serve as a beautiful and effective privacy or wildlife barrier. A light pruning in late winter will help maintain shape and encourage strong blooms.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 25-30' tall
- Mature Width: 20-25' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 20-25' apart
Why plant Washington Hawthorn?
How to use Washington Hawthorn in the landscape?
How To Plant Washington Hawthorn
Washington Hawthorn doesn’t need to be pampered and will make do with any planting site as long as it’s in full sun and has well-drained soil. This country hedgerow tree even does well in the heart of the city. Do protect the trunk from damage, as the pretty, silvery bark is thin, and string trimmers can wreak havoc.
How To Water
Water regularly after initial planting. Once established, they are more tolerant of drought conditions, reducing your hand-watering responsibilities.
How To Prune
Washington Hawthorn rarely needs pruning, which is a good thing—there’s a reason it’s called a Haw-THORN! If you do need to prune, do so shortly after the tree blooms and proceed carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Like most hawthorns, it has small, sturdy thorns along its branches. They help protect the tree and provide excellent nesting cover for songbirds.
Very much so. The flowers attract pollinators, and the bright red berries feed many types of birds through late fall and winter, making it a wonderful habitat tree.
Yes. Its glossy green leaves turn vivid shades of orange, scarlet, and red each fall, creating one of the most colorful displays among small ornamental trees.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
