Crataegus phaenopyrum | Washington Hawthorn | Tree
Crataegus phaenopyrum belongs to the plant family ROSACE and Genus Crataegus This Tree prefers Well drained soil a pH of 8 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Crataegus phaenopyrum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
If you're looking for a plant well known for its display of Autumn foliage then consider Crataegus phaenopyrum for its Fall leaf properties
Crataegus phaenopyrum Washington hawthorn is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Crataegus phaenopyrum | Washington Hawthorn is either a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall or it can be classed as an evergreen but only for warmer climates (maintains leaves all year round). Beware using trees that lose their leaves around fish ponds.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Crataegus phaenopyrum has an attractive autumn display of leaves. Washington hawthorn has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. This plant's other qualities make up for the fact that it is armed with thorns. This plant can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20 Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is ideal for this plant. It usually does best in well drained soils.
Crataegus phaenopyrum will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.
Crataegus phaenopyrum is a woody perennial. Leaves: Washington hawthorn has lobed, triangular leaves with fine-toothed edges. Flowers: This plant has small flowers. Flowers begin in March and don't stop until May. The blossoms are typically of a white color.
Crataegus phaenopyrum | Washington Hawthorn is classed as a flowering plant specimen. The flower's principle colouring is white. If the flower has other colours these flower accent colors would be described as … . Secondary color or not the flower is described as: small
In the Northern Hemisphere Crataegus phaenopyrum starts to bloom around 03,01 blooming stops about 05,31
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 35' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
The Celosia cristata also known as crested cock's comb,plumed celosia is known for producing colorful berries
This plany has many thorns or is considered prickly and care should be taken when handling it.
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"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.