Winter King Hawthorn
Crataegus virdis
| Plant Type: | Deciduous |  Winter King Hawthorn at Erie's Frontier Arboretum.  The Fruit on the Winter King Hawthorn tree at the Arboretum in Erie. |
| Leaf: | Ranging from 3/4" to 2 and 1/4", its long glossy leaves have rough edges, are oval in shape, and are alternate. | |
| Flower: | The flowers are white and have five metals. They open in mid-May. They have a bad odor, which is referred to as malodorous. | |
| Fruit: | Red fruit starts forming in late September or early October. The fruit is 1/4 to 1/2" in diameter. The fruit's color is red. | |
| Hardiness: | Zones 5-7 | |
| Culture: | This tree will tolerate most soil type conditions and it will also tolerate city pollution. | |
| Size: | 6-12 meters high (18'-36') 6-12 meters wide (18'-36'). | |
| Uses: | Ornamental - Good tree for tight spaces. If it's planted in the winter, it will stand out nicely. This tree can also be planted year round. | |
| Notes | This tree has white blossoms, the bark's color is beige-gray, new branches are made as the tree matures, and the tree has fall leaf colors of golden yellow, red, purple, and maroon. |
