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Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'

Winter King Hawthorn

Crataegus viridis ‘Winter King’ is a deciduous ornamental tree prized for its heavy display of bright red fruit that persists into winter, attractive exfoliating bark, and strong disease resistance compared to many other hawthorns.

Mature Size: Width: 20–25 ft Height: 20–30 ft
Form: Upright when young, maturing to a rounded canopy
Foliage / Thorns / Fruit: Glossy dark green leaves turning purple to bronze in fall; small thorns along branches; abundant bright red haws that persist well into winter
Blooms: Clusters of white flowers in mid to late spring
Fall/Winter Interest: Persistent red fruit and attractive peeling bark
USDA Zones: 4a–8b Light: Full sun Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to clay and urban soils Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

🌸 Landscape Uses Specimen tree, street tree, parking lot islands, wildlife plantings, residential landscapes

🌼 Attracts & Tolerances Attracts: Birds, pollinators Tolerances: Urban conditions, heat, drought

Minimum zone

4

Maximum zone

8

Height

20'

Width

15'