The Washington hawthorn is a good, small, ornamental tree and one of the best for wildlife, providing food, shelter, cover and nesting for many kinds of birds and wildlife.

Washington hawthorn is moderately drought-tolerant once established. However, its branches sprout long, spiky thorns that might not be good for yards where children play.

The Hawthorn is one of the most distinctive trees in hedgerows and woodlands. In this video, we explore how to identify it using its red berries, thorny branches, and seed count, plus how to tell the ...

It's only natural to think of red-berried hollies at the Yuletide season, but an under-utilized ornamental that offers even more berries is the Washington hawthorn, Crategus phaenopyrum.