This deciduous tree has a grey brown trunk and spreading thorny branches forming a rounded crown. The maple-like lobed leaves are glossy mid green turning red in autumn and the white saucer-shaped flowers appear in clusters during early summer.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10 

Crataegus phaenopyrum is naturally found in Ssouth-eastern USA growing in well-drained moist fertile soils in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. 

Washington Thorn is grown for its flowers and autumn leaf colour. It is planted in parks and large gardens as a specimen or for summer shade. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable coastal or mountain regions and is bird attracting. Take care when pruning as the thorns are up to 75mm (3in) long. ID 1677

Crataegus (krah-TEE-gus) phaenopyrum (fay-no-PY-rum)

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family