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Washington Lustre Hawthorn

White Spring Blooms
Bright Red Fruit
Compact Ornamental Tree

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Washington Lustre Hawthorn

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Washington Lustre Hawthorn

Washington Lustre Hawthorn is a small deciduous flowering tree valued for white spring blossoms, glossy green foliage, red fruit, and warm fall color. Its rounded form and manageable size make it useful for specimen plantings, small lawns, mixed borders, hedges, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Why choose Washington Lustre Hawthorn?

Choose Washington Lustre Hawthorn for a compact ornamental tree that delivers spring flowers, summer foliage, fall color, and persistent fruit in one hardworking landscape plant. White blooms add fresh seasonal beauty, followed by small red fruits that bring late-season color and may attract birds. Its size fits residential spaces well, while its dense branching can also be useful in informal hedges, screening rows, or naturalized plantings where structure and seasonal interest are both important.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Crataegus phaenopyrum
Common Name: Washington Lustre Hawthorn
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Growth Habit: Small rounded tree with dense branching

Washington Lustre Hawthorn Additional Information

Washington Lustre Hawthorn typically blooms in late spring, producing clusters of white flowers after many early spring trees have finished. The foliage is glossy green through the growing season and may shift to attractive orange, scarlet, or reddish-purple tones in autumn. After flowering, small red fruits develop and can remain showy into late fall or winter, adding color after leaf drop and providing seasonal interest for birds.

This hawthorn is a versatile choice for lawn specimens, street-side plantings, mixed borders, wildlife gardens, and informal screens. It naturally forms a compact, rounded canopy and can also be pruned selectively if used in a hedge. Like many hawthorns, it may have thorns, so give it space away from narrow walkways or high-traffic play areas. Pruning is best done during dormancy to remove damaged, crossing, or crowded branches while keeping its natural outline.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Washington Lustre Hawthorn in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Set the root flare at or slightly above the surrounding grade, backfill with native soil, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in hot weather, newly planted landscapes, or fast-draining soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and reduce soil temperature swings. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, crossing, or crowded branches. Light selective pruning helps maintain a healthy canopy and attractive rounded shape.

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FAQs

How big does Washington Lustre Hawthorn get?
Washington Lustre Hawthorn typically matures as a small ornamental tree, often reaching about 25–30 feet tall with a rounded canopy, depending on site conditions and pruning.
When does Washington Lustre Hawthorn bloom?
It usually blooms in late spring, producing clusters of white flowers. These are followed by small red fruits that add color later in the growing season.
Where should I plant Washington Lustre Hawthorn?
Plant it in a sunny, well-drained location where it has room to form its rounded canopy. It works well as a specimen tree, hedge, screen, border accent, or wildlife-friendly planting.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Growth Rate	Fast, Moderate
Botanical Name	Crataegus phaenopyrum 'Washington Lustre'
Bloom Time	Mid spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#7 Container, 3-4″ Caliper

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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