Washington Hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum)

Washington Hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum) A medium-sized, thorny deciduous tree that grows 20-30 feet tall and wide,  with an oval to rounded habit. It often has a low-branching, multitrunked structure. White flowers bloom in early summer.  Young foliage emerges reddish-purple and matures to a lustrous, dark, glossy green. The fall color is orange to scarlet to purple. Washington Hawthorn has bright red ¼ inch fruit that persists into winter. It provides nesting sites for birds and food sources (berries) for various wildlife. The strong root system can help with soil stabilization.  It tolerates a wide range of soils and is adaptable to urban conditions, making it suitable for use as a specimen tree, in hedges, or as a street tree. Has sharp, spiny thorns that can be 1 to 3 inches long, which may be a consideration for areas with heavy pedestrian traffic. Plant it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Very adaptable, tolerating acidic, alkaline, dry, or moist cond