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Winter King Green Hawthorn

Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King'

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Overview

The Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus viridis 'Winter King') is a deciduous tree prized for its year-round interest. Typically reaching 20-30 feet tall and wide, it boasts silver-gray bark and dense, glossy green foliage. Spring heralds a profusion of white flowers, succeeded by vibrant red berries persisting into winter. It's hardy (USDA Zones 4-7), tolerant of various soils, and requires full sun to part shade. Excellent for seasonal color and attracting wildlife.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 4–7Type TreeClimate Temperate
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — is a majestic deciduous tree that brings year-round interest to any landscape design
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — the Winter King tolerates a variety of soil types and conditionsWinter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — These flowers produce a profusion of small fruitsWinter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — notable for its striking winter silhouetteWinter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — Spring heralds a profusion of white flowers, succeeded by vibrant red berries persisting intoWinter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — around 0.25 to 0.5 inches in sizeWinter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — Excellent for seasonal color and attracting wildlife+6

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Mature height
25–35 Ft.
Mature width
25–35 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — is a majestic deciduous tree that brings year-round interest to any landscape design
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — the Winter King tolerates a variety of soil types and conditions
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — These flowers produce a profusion of small fruits
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — notable for its striking winter silhouette
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — Spring heralds a profusion of white flowers, succeeded by vibrant red berries persisting into
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — around 0.25 to 0.5 inches in size
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — Excellent for seasonal color and attracting wildlife
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — carries a rounded crown that typically reaches 20 to 30 feet in height with a similar spread
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — enveloping the tree in a cloud of delicate flowers
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — It's hardy (USDA Zones 4-7), tolerant of various soils, and requires full sun to part shade
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — that ripen to a bright red in the fall
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — Typically reaching 20-30 feet tall and wide, it boasts silver-gray bark and dense, glossy green
Winter King Green Hawthorn (Crataegus Viridis 'Winter King') — each approximately 0.5 to 0.75 inches in diameter
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