Some information on this tree:
- Height ranges from 20 to 30 feet with a similar spread
- Zone 4-7
- Full sun
- Deciduous
- Blooms for about two weeks in early to mid May here in zone 6B
- Filled with berries in summer that emerge red and turn orange into winter
- Leaves turn a mix of gold, red, bronze in autumn
- The silver bark peels to reveal the orange bark underneath
- Shape is upright and dense; vase-like
- Native to North America
- Tolerates clay and wet soil (woo hoo)
- More disease resistant than other Hawthorn trees
And here’s what I’ve witnessed in the two short years since I purchased this gem.
The leaves and buds of Hawthorn Winter King emerge almost simultaneously at the end of April:
And the blooms appear soon after, lasting about two weeks:
I have yet to witness much of a fall color on this Hawthorn other than some yellowing of the leaves, which soon turn brown and drop:
However, one of the best, if not THE best attributes of this tree is its peeling bark. As larger pieces of the bark fall off, the orange bark underneath is exposed giving it awesome “winter” interest:
From winter to early spring, Hawthorn Winter King, even in its earliest stages of growth like I am experiencing, has a phenomenal silhouette and stands out in my landscape:
I am expecting more of the same as this tree evolves over the next few years and will be sure to report out on its progress.
John