Growing notes
Site away from high-traffic areas because mature trees develop long thorns. Seed-grown trees may take several years to reach flowering and fruiting age.
Seeds
Washington Hawthorn Seeds (Crataegus phaenopyrum)
Crataegus phaenopyrum
Washington Hawthorn is a native small deciduous tree with white spring flowers, glossy foliage, red fall color, and bright red fruit that can persist into winter. The fruit supports songbirds, and the thorny branching provides valuable cover. It works well in wildlife plantings, hedges, restoration projects, and spacious native landscapes.
Small-batch seed lots are gathered, cleaned, processed, and packed by Josh at Base Camp North with help from a few friends in Pennsylvania.
$5.99
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Seed packets can ship by $2 Economy Seed Mail without tracking when they fit in one envelope. Tracked USPS options are available at checkout, and up to 12 seed packets usually fit in one envelope.
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Growing information
Sun
Full sun; partial shade reduces flowering and fruiting
Soil
Moist, well-drained loam; adaptable to clay and varied pH
Bloom or harvest season
Late spring
Mature height
25–30 ft
Spacing
20–25 ft
Native range
Native to the eastern and southeastern United States
Wildlife value
Persistent red fruit feeds birds; thorny branches provide cover
Pollinator value
Flowers support bees and other pollinators
Host plant information
Supports several butterfly and moth species
Planting or germination instructions
Hawthorn seed has deep dormancy and commonly needs a warm, moist period followed by cold, moist stratification; some seed may require repeated seasonal cycles. Sow in a protected, well-drained seedbed and allow extra time. Germination percentage and timing are not guaranteed.
Shipping notes
Seasonal seed item. Handle mature plants carefully because of thorns.
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