Species of Hawthorn
| Hawthorn Family | ||
|---|---|---|
| Species | Size | Basic Requirements |
| Washington Hawthorn (C. phaenopyrum) | At 20 years height is 15’ and spread is 10’. Mature height is 20 to 35’ and spread is 20 to 25’. | Zones 4 through 8, full sun or partial shade, prefers acidic well drained soil, but will tolerate most any soils |
| Growth rate is medium at 10 to 12 inches per year | ||
| Winter King Hawthorn (C. viridis Winter King ) | Mature height 20’ and a spread of 25’ | Zones 4 through 7 (8), full sun or partial shade, prefers acidic well drained soil, but will tolerate most any soils |
| Lavalle Hawthorn (C. x lavallei) | Mature height 28’ with a spread of 20’ | Zones 4 through 8 , full sun or partial shade, prefers acidic well drained soil, but will tolerate most any soils |
| Cockspur Hawthorn | At 20 years height is 12’ and spread is 12’. Mature height is 25’ with a spread of 30’ | Zones (3) 4 through 7, full sun or partial shade, prefers acidic well drained soil, but will tolerate most any soils |
| (C. crus-galli) | ||
| May Hawthorn (Crataegus aestivalis): | Mature height 30’ with a spread of 35’ | Zones 4 through 7, full sun or partial shade, prefers acidic well drained soil, but will tolerate most any soils |
| English Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) | Mature height 25’ with a spread of 18’ | Zones 4 through 7 , full sun or partial shade, prefers acidic well drained soil, but will tolerate most any soils |
| Crimson Cloud Hawthorn | ||
| Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn (C. crus-gallii Inermis ) | Mature height and spread is 25’ | Zones 4 –through 7, full sun or partial shade, prefers acidic well drained soil, but will tolerate most any soils |