Species of Hawthorn

Hawthorn Family
Species SizeBasic 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

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