Crateagus phaenopyrum - Fastigiata

Scientific Name:

Crateagus phaenopyrum

Cultivar:

Fastigiata

Common Name:

Washington Hawthorn (white)

Form:

  • Columnar
    Columnar

Hardiness:

4a [-25 to -30]

Mature height:

30

Crown spread:

25

Soil Volume:

13

Planting Area:

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Tolerances

Drought:

Tolerant

Poor Drainage:

Moderate

Alkaline Soil:

Tolerant

Salt:

Intolerant

Air Pollution:

Tolerant

Shade:

Intolerant

Invasive Species:

No

Limitations:

  • Sensitive to insect/disease pests.

  • Tree should be planted only during the spring.

Features of Interest:

  • Species has notable flowers
    species have notable flowers
  • Species has notable fruits
    Species has notable fruits
  • Species has notable fall foliage
    Species has notable fall foliage
  • Species can be planted underneath power lines (<25 ft. in height)
    Species can be planted underneath power lines (<25 ft. in height)
  • Tree’s fruit has wildlife value
    Tree’s fruit has wildlife value

Additional Information:

Adaptable and tolerant of many conditions. Pruning lower limbs may be necessary planted as street tree. Thorns. Columnar with flowers and fruit smaller than species.

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