What is a green hawthorn?
Green hawthorn is a medium -sized deciduous deciduous tree measuring 25 to 30 feet (7.6 to 9.1 m) high and 20 to 25 feet (6.1 to 7.6 m) wide. It has an oval appearance with a rounded crown measuring around 20 feet (6.1 m) in height. Its scientific name is originally from the southeastern United States Crataegus viridis and is classified according to the Hawthorns family belonging to Rosaceae or Rose, family. This tree is listed in the Indiana state in the United States as an endangered species. This is also known as Southern Hawthorn and Winter King Hawthorn.
The general name Winter King refers to a specific variety or cultivar of the green hahon. Virtually the only commercially available variety was introduced by cultivation in 1827. Compared to the wild form, this cultivar has smaller thorns and larger fruits. The fruit persists even in winter, with their bright red color excels, unlike shiny green leaves during this season, light gray bark of the tree. Its outer bark also peel off in winter to reveal its inner orangevou bark.
generally have green trees Hawthorn striking white flowers that bloom early in the spring. They also have simple lounged leaves that are yellow-green to dark green in summer, but can reddish red, bronze or gold before falling in the autumn. The tree stems have 1.5 inches (4 cm) long thorns. Small, bright red and held in clusters, fruits are very noticeable in autumn and winter.
Promotion of green trees Hawthorn is seeds, bare root and grafting. It is necessary to damp and fertile fine to medium textured soil and should also have good drainage. While Green Hawthorn has low drought tolerance, it is still considered to be easy to grow, with the tolerance of urban conditions and hardness at temperatures up to -24 ° F (-31 ° C). Problem pests are aphids, drills and caterpillars. This species is also susceptible to Cedar-hawthorn residue, but has better resistance compared to other species in its family.
green hThe peak is primarily desirable as a garden tree, especially people who want to highlight their gardens in winter. Its thick leaves can cast a sufficient shadow into the garden. Due to this characteristic, the tree is also used with screens and borders or pruned into hedges. With its mild size it can be planted in small gardens. In addition to giving food and shelter to birds, the twigs and young shoots of this tree are also tasty for some animals.