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Characteristics of Washington Hawthorn Trees:
Generally speaking, Washington hawthorn trees attain a height of 25'-35', with a spread of 25'-35'. They produce white blooms in clusters, in late spring to early summer. The flowers yield to red berries that persist throughout winter and are eaten by birds, such as cedar waxwings. The bark of Washington hawthorn trees is attractive, and the branches bear thorns. Summer leaves are a shiny, dark green; fall foliage ranges from orange to red.
Sun and Soil Requirements for Washington Hawthorn Trees:
Grow Washington hawthorn trees in full sun, where the soil has good drainage. Washington hawthorn trees are reasonably drought-tolerant.
Uses for Washington Hawthorn Trees in Landscape Design:
Washington hawthorn trees are attractive enough to be treated as specimens, and their foliage is dense enough for them to be used en masse as privacy screens. Some homeowners take advantage of the thorns of Washington hawthorn trees and prune them into security hedges.
Other Hawthorns:
Washington hawthorn trees are native to the Southeastern U.S. But they are not the only hawthorns. Indian hawthorns (Rhaphiolepis indica) are broadleaf evergreens that are cold hardy only to zone 7. Note that they're of an entirely different genus. English hawthorns (Crataegus laevigata) are sacred to the fairies in formerly Celtic lands. They're part of the "fairy-tree triad" that also includes oak and ash. Legend has it that where all three of these trees grow together, one may see fairies.
