Washington Hawthorn

Also known as Washington Thorn

Washington hawthorn lights up eastern North American woodlands each spring with dense corymbs of creamy white blossoms that attract a diverse array of native pollinators. In late autumn, its lustrous triangular leaves turn brilliant shades of scarlet and orange, revealing heavy clusters of glossy red pomes that persist well into winter. The dense crown and formidable woody thorns offer critical nesting protection for songbirds against prowling mammalian predators.