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January:
Crataegus viridis - ‘Winter King’
-- Winter King Green Hawthorne
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With
its bright red fruit persisting prolifically on stately silvery branches
well into winter, Crataegus viridis ‘Winter King’ is guaranteed
to provide visual appeal at a most needed time: the month of January.
This cultivar of Crataegus viridis is particularly known for its large
1⁄4” – 1⁄2” fruit, consistently larger
than that of the regular species. And unlike most other hawthorns, it
remains relatively free of pests and diseases such as scab and rust.
Its maximum visual appeal occurs in wintertime, but it has four-season
appeal.
A member of the Rosaceae family, showy white five-pedaled blossoms appear
in mid May. Glossy, green leaves, oval to elliptical-shaped with toothed
margins, provide consistent attractive summer foliage.
Fall foliage is underrated with colors ranging from yellow to scarlet,
even purple. After leaf drop exfoliating bark is revealed: copper gray
in color on mature specimens, silver and green bark (viridis means green)
on younger specimens.
Typically maturing at a height of 20-25’, with a similar spread,
with a vase-like shape, Crataegus viridis ‘Winter King’
is an excellent choice as a specimen tree for small properties, within
a lawn setting, or as an accent plant if planted against an evergreen
backdrop.
This plant tolerates tough urban conditions and varied soil types. For
best results, plant in loamy soils in full sun. Hardy zones 4-7.
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