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Tree Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant
Winter King Hawthorn
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'
'Winter King' is the best hawthorn — white spring flowers, silvery bark, glossy green leaves, then loads of bright red berries persisting all winter. Few thorns. A true 4-season tree that birds love.
Hardiness Zones
4-7
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
20-30 ft H × 20-30 ft W
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Spring
Bloom Color
White flowers, then red berries
Care Guide
Full sun, any well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Minimal pruning — naturally forms a nice rounded shape. Good disease resistance. Watch for cedar-hawthorn rust in humid areas.
Landscape Uses
Specimen treeWildlife tree4-season interestSmall yardNative planting
Best Growing Regions
northeastmidwestsoutheastmountain
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