English Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

A thorny, deciduous tree, 6-30 ft tall, with lobed, mitten-like leaves, white apple-blossom-like flowers, and red fruits that persist into winter.

Life Forms	Broadleaf Tree Shrub
Habitats	Abandoned fields Forests Little Habitats Oak woodlands Pastures Residential yards Riparian areas Woodlands
ODA Listing	B
Suggested Actions	Use BMPs to control on private property
Shade Preference	Full shade Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	6-30 ft
Distribution	This is a widely distributed tree.
Control	Dig up seedlings and saplings when soil is moist. Due to extensive roots and stump-sprouts, cutting is not effective. For information on using herbicides, visit the links below. Always follow the label when applying herbicides.
Reproduction and Spread	Birds and other aniamls spread the seeds.
Introduced	Introduced in the 1800s
Look Alikes	Other hawthorn species including native Douglas hawthorn.
Impact	The trees outcompete native species. Forms dense monocultures that large wildlife cannot move through.
More Info	https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/services/environment/animals-and-plants/noxious-weeds/weed-identification/common-hawthorn