Up for sale

Washington hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum) 1-2 year old plant, well rooted

One plant is for sale not a bundle as shown on the pictures.

Plant will be shipped soilless with roots wrapped in wet media during it's dormancy. After it break it's dormancy March-April - it will be potted in soil and will be shipped in small plastic container with soil. Plant is 1-2 year old. Plant will be trimmed to the size of the shipping box 22 inches

Crataegus phaenopyrum, commonly called Washington hawthorn, is native to Missouri where it is primarily found in open ground, thickets and wood margins in the Ozark region of the state (Steyermark). It is noted for its attractive flowers and foliage, bright red fruits and fall color. It is a small, low-branching, deciduous tree that typically grows 25-30’ tall with a rounded crown. Thorny stems are clad with shallowly lobed, serrate, glossy dark green leaves (to 2 1/2” long). Leaves turn attractive shades of orange and red in fall. Fragrant, 5-petaled, white flowers in clusters (corymbs) bloom in late spring. Flowers are followed in fall by bright red 1/4” diameter globose fruits (pomes) that persist throughout the winter. The fruit is sometimes called a haw. The word haw also means hedge, the hawthorn thus being a thorny hedge. Washington hawthorn is native from Virginia to Missouri, Arkansas and Alabama.

Genus name comes from the Greek name for the tree. From kratos meaning strength for its strong, hard wood.

Specific epithet comes from Greek meaning resembling a pear, in probable reference to the flowers.

Washington hawthorn reportedly was first grown commercially near Washington, D.C. in the late 1700s, hence the common name.

Problems

Washington hawthorn shows good resistance to cedar-apple rust. Fire blight, fungal leaf spots, powdery mildew, cankers and apple scab are occasional problems. Insect pests include borers, caterpillars, lacebugs, leafminers and scale.

PayPal payment must be received within 3 days after the auction ends, then I ship the item. Feel free to ask me any questions about this item. I am always glad to help you.

Shipping

Plants will be shipped, in the box with tracking number within USA.

Plant will be shipped soilless with roots wrapped in wet media during its dormancy. After it break it's dormancy March-April - it will be potted in soil and will be shipped in small plastic container with soil.

I prefer to ship beginning of the week,but during spring time almost every day.

Should you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me at any time.