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Winter King Hawthorn

Small Ornamental Tree with Outstanding Winter Interest 


The Winter King Hawthorn is a small ornamental tree with particular winter interest. It would do well anywhere you’d like an ornamental tree but don’t have much room.


The outstanding feature of your Hawthorn is its winter features.


The silver-grey bark tends to peel, revealing an inner peachy-copper hue. This is best exposed after the dark green leaves transform to their golden reds in autumn and fall to the ground.


The younger branches tend toward a lighter green shade, giving your Hawthorn additional color and contrast.


It’s in autumn when you’ll also notice the ½ inch bright red berries. The berries remain through the winter and are a welcome treat for your wildlife.


Your Winter King Hawthorn can reach a height of 30 feet with an equal spread. The 2 inch glossy green leaves with serrated edges do a terrific job of filling out the canopy, aiding in the dense growth pattern of your tree.


You’ll love the clusters of ¾ inch white flowers that appear, their gentle fragrance a welcome addition to your spring yard.


The Winter King Hawthorn is a hardy tree that is relatively small in stature but will still provide you with year-round interest.


However, the time it truly shines is in the winter. A Hawthorn in your yard during the winter months has the effect of a silvery-grey tree decorated with dangling red berries.


It truly is a “winter king” among trees in the usually barren cold landscape, and a must-have for your yard this year.


* Outstanding winter interest
* Year-round interest
* Great for wildlife
* Hardy

Plant Facts

Family Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'
Foliage Green
Mature Height 25 to 35 feet
Mature Spread 15 to 20 feet
Soil Widely adaptable
Zones 4-7
Moisture Widely adaptable
Mature Form Vase
Growth Rate Medium
Sun Exposure Full sun
Flower Color White
Fall Color Red/Purple

Quick Overview

The Winter King Hawthorn, Crataegus viridis 'Winter King', introduced in 1955, provides white flowers that form against the lustrous green leaves. These are followed by red, 3/8 " fruit that stand out against Winter King's silvery frame. It fruits heavily when young and retains fruit throughout the winter. The silver-gray bark exfoliates with age, and when the leaves fall, this beautiful exfoliating bark is exposed. This tree proves its excellence by turning gold with traces of red and purple in autumn. It remains relatively free of pests and diseases such as scab and rust. Winter King works well in tight spaces so use as a hedge, single specimen, screen, or mass planting. If you want year-round interest in your garden or yard, this beautiful tree will not be disappointing!
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