Thornless Hawthorn
Crataegus crus-galli ‘Inermis’
Zone 4
Ht 20′ x W 20′
A small, rounded ornamental tree with glossy green leaves and abundant spring flowers. Prefers moist conditions but will tolerate drought. Nice bronze-red fall color and bright red fruits.
Russian Hawthorn (Multi-stem)
Crataegus ambigua
Zone 3
Ht 25’ x W 20’
A very hardy species of Hawthorn with branches that have a twisting habit and short stiff thorns. White flowers in spring are followed by bright red, persistent fruit.
Crimson Cloud Hawthorn
Crataegus laevigata ‘Crimson Cloud’
Zone 4
Ht 25’ x W 18’
This thornless tree bears exceptionally large, single, bright red flowers with a white star-shaped center. Rounded to wide spreading habit with small, glossy green foliage that turns bright red in the fall with red fruit.
Washington Hawthorn
Crataegus phaenopyrum
Zone 4
Ht 30’ x W 30’
Dark green foliage transcends into orange-purple colors in fall. Profuse white blooms come early and soften a thorny, dense, upright habit.