The Green Hawthorn
is a native hawthorn tree that has rich green leaves and abundant clusters of
white, 5-petalled flowers in the spring. In the autumn, the branches are
covered with clusters of bright red fruits that persist on the tree in the winter.
It is widely grown as an ornamental tree for its flowers and for its ornamental
and colorful fruits. C, viridis is native to the southeastern U.S. from
Virginia to Florida west to Texas and up the Mississippi River valley to
Illinois. It grows in woodlands, lowlands and along streams. It is a dense,
rounded, largely spineless tree that typically grows 20-35’ tall with a broad
spreading crown. Gray stems are clad with serrate, ovate to elliptic, glossy
dark green leaves (to 3 1/2” long) that are shallowly lobed in the upper half.
When present, thorns grow to 1 1/2” long. Leaves turn purple to red in fall.
Fragrant, 5-petaled, white flowers in 2-inch clusters (corymbs) bloom in May.
Flowers are followed by small red fruits (pomes) that ripen in September and
usually persist on the tree well into winter. Fruits are edible. The fruit may
be harvested to make jelly. Bark on mature trunks exfoliates to reveal orange
inner bark.
Garden Uses. Excellent
spring flowering tree for lawns and streets. Good fall color and persistent
fruit help provide year round interest. Pollution tolerance makes it a good
candidate for urban plantings. It is one of the most disease-resistant
hawthorns. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full
sun. Tolerates light shade and drought. Moist, rich, fertile soils may
encourage unwanted succulent growth. Tolerant of urban pollution. Hardy in
zones 4-9.
Growing
Instructions
The seeds have
a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in the fall or winter for
spring germination or they can be cold stratified to simulate winter conditions
and to break their dormancy at any time of the year.
1. Soak the
seeds in water for 24 hours.
2. Put the seeds
in a ziplock bag.
3. Put the bag
in the refrigerator and leave it there for 4 months.
4. The seeds
like moist, well-drained soil. Prepare a mixture of half potting soil and half
sand, perlite or vermiculite. Put the soil in a pot.
5. Sow the
seeds on the soil.
6. Cover the
seeds with a layer of soil.
7. Water the soil
so that it is moist but not wet.
8. When the
seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.
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