Description
Washington hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum) 2 year old plant, well rooted, branched, 16-18 inches tall. Plant will be shipped soil less with roots wrapped in wet media during it's dormancy October through April. After it break it's dormancy May - it will be potted in soil & will be shipped in small plastic container with soil. Plant will be trimmed to the size of the shipping box 22 inches Crataegus phaenopyrum, commonly called Washington hawthorn, is native to Missouri where it is primarily found in open ground, thickets & wood margins in the Ozark region of the state (Steyermark). It is noted for its attractive flowers & foliage, bright red fruits & fall color. It is a small, low-branching, deciduous tree that typically grows 25-30' tall with a rounded crown. Thorny stems are clad with shallowly lobed, serrate, glossy dark green leaves (to 2 1/2" long). Leaves turn attractive shades of orange & red in fall. Fragrant, 5-petaled, white flowers in clusters (corymbs) bloom in late spring. Flowers are followed in fall by bright red 1/4" diameter globose fruits (pomes) that persist throughout the winter. The fruit is sometimes called a haw. The word haw also means hedge, the hawthorn thus being a thorny hedge. Washington hawthorn is native from Virginia to Missouri, Arkansas & Alabama.Genus name comes from the Greek name for the tree. From kratos meaning strength for its strong, hard wood. Specific epithet comes from Greek meaning resembling a pear, in probable reference to the flowers.Washington hawthorn reportedly was first grown commercially near Washington, D.C. in the late 1700s, hence the common name. Payment must be received within 3 days after the purchase, then I ship the item. Feel free to ask me any questions about this item. I am always glad to help you. I prefer to ship beginning of the week, but during spring time almost every day. Should you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me at any time. 2 Year Old Washington Hawthorn | Crataegus Phaenopyrum Plant, Well Rooted
