50 WASHINGTON HAWTHORN Mayflower Shrub Tree Edible Fruit & White Flowers Seeds

Description:
Name: Washington Hawthorn
Scientific name: Crataegus Phaenopyrum syn. Crataegus Cordata / Crataegus Populifolia / Crataegus Youngii
Color: White flowers and red berries
Plant seeds: Fall sow seeds or cold stratify
Bloom time: Flowers from May to June
Harvest: Berries from September to November or longer
Hardiness zone: 3 – 8
Plant height: 25 feet
Plant spacing: 25 feet
Light requirements: Sun to part shade
Soil and water preferences: Average
Quantity: 50 seeds

Details:

The Washington Hawthorn is highly ornamental and native to the US, specifically named after Washington D.C. The tree exhibits a variety of vibrant colors throughout the seasons. In spring, the foliage is a reddish-purple, turning green in summer, and transforming to orange and red in fall. During spring, the tree is adorned with showy clusters of white flowers, followed by clusters of edible red berries in the fall. The berries, mild in flavor, can be consumed raw or cooked.

This Hawthorn is adaptable, thriving in full sun to full shade and tolerating different soil types, whether sandy or clay, and varying moisture levels, preferably moist. It grows at a medium rate and serves well as a hedge row or windbreak, featuring thorns for added security and attractively crackled bark. The durable hard wood is suitable for crafting tools and other goods, and it is known for its slow-burning properties when used as firewood.

Additionally, the tree provides ecological benefits, serving as a nectar source for bees and butterflies, while birds and squirrels enjoy the berries.