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| Identification |
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Genus
Crataegus
Species
viridis
Variety
Cultivar
Winter King
Common names
green hawthorn
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S11466
Data source
HtZn p102
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
20' - 35'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly alkaline
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King' has an attractive autumn display of leaves. Green hawthorn has attractive berries during the winter. This plant's thorns may be a deterrent for the not so adventurous gardener. This plant can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is best for growing this plant. It likes well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
yes
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
attractive purple to red autumn foliage
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Thorns
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King' is a woody perennial. Leaves: Green hawthorn has lobed, triangular leaves with fine-toothed edges. Flowers: This plant has small flowers. Blossoms appear in March and continue through May. The flowers are most often a white color.
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