Images of the Green Hawthorn (Crataegus viridis)

Green Hawthorn

Crataegus viridis

Native to the southeastern United States, this hawthorn can grow up to 12 m tall with a dense crown of spreading branches. The thin pale gray outer bark partly covers the attractive cinnamon-colored inner bark, which greatly adds to its value as an ornamental tree.

Habitat:Low-lying woodlands.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree to 12 m tall with spreading branches.

Bloom Time:Early spring.

Longevity:Long-lived.

Presence in US:AL AR DE FL GA IL IN KS KY LA MD MO MS NC OK PA SC TN TX VA WV

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