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Washington hawthorn

Crataegus phaenopyrum

Washington hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 12'–30'. Blooms Jun–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 23 U.S. states, including AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–11b
Mature size: 12'–30'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Bloom: Jun–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Washington hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum) — *Crataegus phaenopyrum* — Washington hawthorn. Photo by Cillas via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Washington hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 12'–30'. Blooms Jun–Jun.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, washington hawthorn pairs naturally with: American Plum (Prunus americana), American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa).