This tree has a solitary trunk with spreading branches with a few thorns and forms a rounded crown. It has glossy mid-oblong green leaves that turn red during autumn and the white cup-shaped flowers appear in spring and are followed by red fruit.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Crataegus viridis is naturally found in south-eastern USA tolerating most soil types that are well drained and moist, not waterlogged and prefers a sunny to semi shaded open position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Green Hawthorn is grown for its flowers and autumn leaf colour. It is planted in parks and large gardens as a lawn specimen for summer shade. It is also used in woodland settings and establishes in 3 to 5 years. It is suitable for exposed coastal positions. ID 1678

Crataegus (krah-TEE-gus) viriis (vir’i-dis)

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