Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm Mountain time
Amur Maple vs Washington Hawthorn
Acer ginnala
Crataegus phaenopyrum
ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW
Amur Maple is an incredibly colorful tree. As summer turns to fall, it's bright green leaves turn fiery red. This tree is perfectly suited for urban environments. It's small size allows you to plant it in city yards and beneath power lines. Amur maple can also tolerate urban pollution, moist to dry conditions and is not affected by soil type or pH.
Washington Hawthorn is an attractive ornamental shrub that is dense enough to plant as a privacy screen. It produces clusters of white blooms in late spring to early summer.
Washington Hawthorn's red berries last throughout winter, bringing squirrels and birds to your property. In the fall, its foliage turns beautiful orange, scarlet, or purple.
One of the most overlooked trees on the prairies. This tree is often used as rootstock, a wildlife attractor, or a boulevard hedge. Give this one a second look.
This species is also known as one of the more salt-tolerant species for those with saline soils.
Please note: this plant is poisonous to dogs.
Amur Maple Quick Facts
Washington Hawthorn Quick Facts
In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)