(Crimson Cloud Hawthorn, Smooth Hawthorn)

The cultivar 'Crimson Cloud' is a bright-flowered, disease-resistant selection of English hawthorn, a small, low-branched, round-headed deciduous tree from Europe. It bears showy clusters of red, white-centered flowers in late spring, followed by small spherical fruits that ripen red in fall. The small, lobed, glossy dark green leaves are resistant to the leaf blight that often defoliates other English hawthorns. The stiff spreading or ascending limbs brandish long spines, which are beautiful when...

(Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn, Smooth Hawthorn)

English hawthorn is a small, low-branched, round-headed deciduous tree from Europe. Originating in 1858 as a sport of 'Rosea Flora Pleno', 'Paul's Scarlet' (a.k.a. 'Paulii' and 'Coccinea Plena') is arguably the showiest hawthorn in flower. Abundant clusters of double rose-red blooms adorn its branches in late spring, followed by a scattering of small spherical fruits that ripen red in fall. The small, lobed, glossy dark green leaves are highly susceptible to leaf blight, which can cause premature...

(Downy Hawthorn)

A large hawthorn worth growing for its edible fruit as well as for its ornamental attributes, this medium-sized deciduous tree from eastern North America has long been a favorite in gardens. Broad and domed in habit, it bears relatively large, oval, deeply toothed leaves that change from downy-gray when new to medium green in late spring to yellow or bronze in fall. The foliage is often marred by rust. Dense clusters of small white somewhat fetid flowers open in spring, giving rise to bunches of...

(Oneseed Hawthorn)

Long grown in its native Europe as a hedge plant, this small, rounded, low-branched tree is still among the most popular garden hawthorns. It bears clusters of sweet-scented white flowers in showy abundance in late spring, followed by small spherical fruits that ripen red in fall. Some forms have pink blooms. The small, lobed, glossy dark green leaves do not brighten before dropping in fall. The stiff horizontal limbs have attractive yellowish-green bark and brandish numerous spines. Cultivars and...

(Upright Oneseed Hawthorn)

Long grown in its native Europe as a hedge plant, singleseed hawthorn is a small, low-branched, deciduous tree renowned for its toughness. The cultivar 'Stricta' has upright branches forming a narrow crown. It bears clusters of sweet-scented white flowers in showy abundance in late spring, followed by small spherical fruits that ripen red in fall. The small, lobed, glossy dark green leaves do not brighten before dropping in fall. The ascending limbs have attractive yellowish-green bark and brandish...

(Glossy Hawthorn)

A beautiful, trouble-free hawthorn from the eastern and central United States, this small, broad-crowned, deciduous tree offers year-round ornament. Its dense spreading branches bear narrowly oval, sharply toothed leaves that are lustrous dark green before turning fiery colors in fall. The foliage is largely disease-free. Clusters of numerous small white flowers open in late spring, giving rise to bunches of small spherical fruits that ripen red in early fall. The ripe fruits persist through winter....

(Washington Hawthorn)

Washington hawthorn is a small rounded deciduous tree from the eastern United States. The three- to five-lobed, maple-like leaves change from purple when new to glossy dark green in summer to orange or red in fall. Flat clusters of scented white flowers appear in late spring or early summer, followed in fall by bright red berries that hold through much of winter, attracting songbirds. The spreading, horizontal limbs brandish long thorns. The snow-frosted thorns and berries are a highlight of the...

(Manbeck Select Washington Hawthorn, Washington Hawthorn)

Washington hawthorn is a small rounded deciduous tree from the eastern United States. The three- to five-lobed, maple-like leaves change from purple when new to glossy dark green in summer to orange or red in fall. Flat clusters of scented white flowers appear in late spring or early summer, followed in fall by bright red berries that hold through much of winter, attracting songbirds. The spreading, horizontal limbs brandish long thorns. The snow-frosted thorns and berries are a highlight of the...

(Spotted Hawthorn)

With its abundant spring flowers, bright fall color, and picturesque, wide-spreading crown, this small to medium-sized deciduous tree from eastern North America offers year-round interest. Broad and flat-topped in habit, it bears toothed, oval, dull green leaves that turn yellow in fall. The leaves are creased by a prominent midvein and numerous parallel, forward-pointing lateral veins. Numerous clusters of small white flowers open in late spring, giving rise to bunches of spherical to pear-shaped...

(Green Hawthorn)

Green hawthorn is a thorny, vase shaped, deciduous tree that is native to the eastern United States. The glossy green foliage turns red in the fall, while white flowers appear in late spring, attracting bees. There is a showy display of large, red fruit into fall and winter.

Green hawthorn can grow in most soil types but is best in non-alkaline, well drained soil and full sun. This tree is ideal as a specimen or street tree but be aware of the stiff, long thorns that line the wiry branches when...