Washington Hawthorn Tree (Crataegus phaenopyrum) Live Bare Root 18-24" - Ornamental & Wildlife-Friendly

Washington Hawthorn Tree (Crataegus phaenopyrum) Overview

The Washington Hawthorn Tree is a live bare root plant measuring 18-24 inches tall, ideal for adding natural beauty and security to your garden. This small tree features white spring flowers and vibrant red berries that attract birds and wildlife, providing seasonal interest throughout the year.

Key Features

• White spring blossoms followed by bright red berries
• Thorny branches offer natural protection, suitable for privacy hedges
• Rich green foliage with attractive seasonal changes
• Attracts birds and supports local wildlife
• Low-maintenance once established

Growing Information

• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Thrives in well-draining soil and tolerates various soil types
• Requires moderate watering; keep soil moist but not soggy
• Moderate growth rate, reaching 15-25 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide at maturity
• Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8
• Ideal for use as a privacy hedge, ornamental tree, or small specimen tree

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.