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How to Grow and Care for Green hawthorn

Green hawthorn, also known as Desert hawthorn, Washington hawthorn

Green hawthorn is known for its adaptability and hardiness in various environments, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Key care points include: it thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. Green hawthorn has a high tolerance for urban pollution, making it particularly suited for city landscaping. Special care should be taken to prune correctly to maintain its desired shape and promote healthy growth.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Green hawthorn

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Varieties of Green hawthorn

Green hawthorn 'Winter King'

Green hawthorn 'Winter King' graces gardens with its vase-like form and spreading branches. This deciduous hawthorn cultivar is celebrated for its clusters of white spring flowers and vibrant red berries, which persist into winter, offering striking contrast against the silvery, exfoliating bark. Its adaptability to varied soils and resistance to disease make it a hardy choice for temperate landscapes.

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Green hawthorn is a deciduous tree or shrub that exhibits a gray and thorny bark texture. This species is characterized by the presence of white flowers that bloom in the spring, and it bears red fruit during the fall season. The leaves are distinctive with their resistance to leaf rust, which sets green hawthorn apart from its counterparts. The branches are likely to be found arranged in a spreading form, making the species recognizable in its natural habitat.