Image Credit: J Frank Schmidt
Image Credit: J Frank Schmidt
Image Credit: J Frank Schmidt
Image Credit: J Frank Schmidt
Image Credit: J Frank Schmidt
Image Credit: J Frank Schmidt
Image Credit: J Frank Schmidt
Image Credit: J Frank Schmidt
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'

Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'

green hawthorn

  • Purple and scarlet fall color
  • White flowers
  • Spring flowering tree

  • Category: Tree
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-7
  • Height: 25-35 ft
  • Spread: 25-35 ft
  • Bloom Color: White Shades

Winter King is known for its great resistance to disease. It produces abundant flowers, larger fruits, silvery bark, and striking purple and scarlet fall foliage. Because of these qualities, it is considered one of the best hawthorns for landscaping. Unlike many other hawthorns, ‘Winter King’ is mostly thornless.

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Attributes
• Fall Color
• Specimen
Maintenance and Care
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Flower Color
• White
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Dry Soil
• Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade and drought.