Description
The Winter King Hawthorn (Crataegus viridis ‘Winter King’) is a tough yet elegant small tree, valued for its year-round beauty, adaptability, and resilience. Growing to a height of 20-30 feet, this graceful ornamental features masses of white blossoms in spring, which give way to shiny green leaves and bright red berries in fall and winter. Its silvery-gray, exfoliating bark adds textural beauty during the colder months, making it a striking focal point even in winter landscapes.
Unlike other hawthorn varieties, Winter King has improved disease resistance to rust and leaf spot, ensuring healthy foliage throughout the growing season. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating drought, urban pollution, and varying soil conditions. This durable, low-maintenance tree is perfect for wildlife gardens, as its berries provide essential winter food for birds. Whether used as a specimen tree, in group plantings, or along streetscapes, Winter King Hawthorn delivers beauty and function in every season.