Species: Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'
(kra-tee'gus veer'ih-dis ...)
Winter King Hawthorn
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
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Cultivars
No cultivars listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Tree < 30 feet
20' - 30'
Deciduous
oval
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
5a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Tolerates salty soil
thorns; white flowers; purple and scarlet fall color; bright red persistent fruit, outstanding for size and retention in winter
Yes
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
resistant to cedar-hawthorn rust; less susceptible than other hawthorns to disease
Bare Root Transplanting
Moderately difficult
Other
transplant in spring; somewhat slow to establish, Native to East and Midwest US
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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