Debbie Schilling
Family
Rosaceae
Botanical Name
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'
Plant Common Name
Green Hawthorn, Winter King Hawthorn
General Description
With larger red fruits and a prettier form and bark than its parent species, a native of the eastern United States, the selection ‘Winter King’ is a tough and exceptional ornamental tree. A thorny, vase-shaped to rounded, deciduous tree, it has platy bark that exfoliates to reveal tones of gray, green and orange. It blooms with white flowers in the spring, and the glossy, green leaves turn red in the fall. There is a very impressive display of red fruits in fall and into winter.
Winter King 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 where its pleasing architecture, bark and colorful fruits can be a focal point. With thorns on its branches, do not position it too closely to walkways. Planting this tree in front of a dark background of conifers will accentuate its beauty in all seasons.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
7 - 5
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7
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Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Plant Type
Tree
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
18'-25' / 5.5m - 7.6m
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Width
20'-30' / 6.1m - 9.1m
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Bloom Time
Late Spring
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Native To
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Red
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Bark Color
Gray
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
