Hawthorn is another popular and large-growing ornamental tree to prune in late winter or early spring, and April can be the last chance to prune hawthorn trees.

Hawthorn trees (Crataegus spp.) are pleasing, ornamental small trees and shrubs that are the perfect size for smaller settings. These trees have sweet, five-petal blossoms that arrive in the ...

When growing these trees, it's important to know when to prune a hawthorn. Late winter is best while the tree is in dormancy, reducing stress and keeping the tree healthy.

The Washington hawthorn is a good, small, ornamental tree and one of the best for wildlife, providing food, shelter, cover and nesting for many kinds of birds and wildlife.

Q: Most years, my hawthorn tree gets lots of brown patches on the leaves. It always seems to grow normally, though, so I wonder if this is a disease I need to worry about? A: Although hawthorn ...