Hawthorn Trees

One of the best native trees for wildlife, a single hawthorn tree can support 149 different insect species! Hawthorns are true four season trees, with glossy foliage and masses of flowers to attract bees in May and June. Red haws appear in the autumn which are loved by birds including fieldfares and redwings. Our growers in the New Forest have been growing hawthorn trees for over fifty years and selected the best performing varieties for us. Grown in the field in the traditional way, our hawthorns are incredibly hardy and tolerant of almost all conditions, making them a solid choice for any UK garden.

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  • Double Pink Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' Ornamental Trees
    From £35
    From £35

    Double Pink Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno'

    Double delight in punchy pink!

    • Rounded, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Fluffy, fully-double blooms in rose pink
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Broad-Leaved Cockspur Thorn Tree | Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' Ornamental Trees
    From £38
    From £38

    Broad-Leaved Cockspur Thorn Tree | Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'

    An unbeatable floral display

    • Broad and bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Clusters of single white blooms in spring
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Double White Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' Ornamental Trees
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    Double White Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata 'Plena'

    Masses and masses of flowers

    • Beautifully rounded tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Abundant double flowers in linen white
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Hybrid Cockspur Thorn | Crataegus x lavallei 'Carrierei' Ornamental Trees
    £70
    £70

    Hybrid Cockspur Hawthorn | Crataegus x lavalleei 'Carrierei'

    Holds leaves late into the year

    • Broad, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 10m
    • Stunning creamy-white single flowers
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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    The Best Hawthorn Trees to Grow in the UK

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  • Common Hawthorn Hedging | Crataegus monogyna Shrubs
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    From £5

    Common Hawthorn Hedging | Crataegus monogyna

    Supports over 150 wildlife species

    • Scented spring blossom & autumn fruits
    • Loved by bees and nesting birds
    • Fast growth rate - 40-60cm per year
    • Grows up to 8m or keep trimmed at 1-5m

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  • Best Mixed Native Wildlife Hedging | Growers' Choice Shrubs
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    Best Mixed Native Wildlife Hedging | Growers' Choice

    An ecological haven

    • Packed with colour, flowers & fruit
    • Food and shelter for insects, birds & mammals
    • UK native varieties handpicked by our grower
    • Hardy and easy to maintain

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  • A Completely Edible Hedge | 5/10m Packs Shrubs
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    A Completely Edible Hedge

    Turn your border into a fruit garden

    • Packed with fruit, nuts and berries
    • Spring flowers loved by pollinators
    • Tasty varieties handpicked by our grower
    • Hardy, productive and easy to look after

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  • 'Crimson Cloud' Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata Ornamental Trees
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    Midland Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata ‘Crimson Cloud’

    A true wildlife magnet

    • Elegantly spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Masses of striking two-toned, single flowers
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

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  • Best All Seasons Hedging | Growers Choice Shrubs
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    All Seasons Hedging | Growers' Choice

    Looks great all year round

    • Flowers, berries and vibrant stems
    • Packed with colour and wildlife benefits
    • Premium varieties handpicked by our grower
    • Easy to plant and prune

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  • Livestock Friendly Farm Hedging | Growers Choice Shrubs
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    Livestock Friendly Farm Hedging | Growers' Choice | BN11 Compliant

    Ready-to-go natural barrier

    • Benefits domestic and wild animals
    • Ideal for farms, paddocks and smallholdings
    • RPA and Natural England BN11 compliant
    • Easy to plant and maintain

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  • Common Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus monogyna Ornamental Trees
    £125
    £125

    Common Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus monogyna

    Absolutely adored by wildlife

    • Dense, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 10m
    • White blooms, red haws and dark green leaves
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

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110 years' expertise free with every tree

Danielle's nursery has been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.

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Which hawthorn tree is best for your garden?

Which hawthorn tree is best for your garden?

Hawthorns are famed for their blossom, and Crimson Cloud Hawthorn is one of the best, with spectacular flowers turning from crimson red through pink to white, while Paul’s Scarlet has deep red flowers and the Double White Hawthorn Tree gives you those familiar white clouds. For smaller gardens, we love the award winning Broad leaved Cockspur, which grows to just 5x4m. It’s also one of the best for fruit, with bright crimson haws that stick around well into winter. For autumn colour, the Hybrid Cockspur is hard to beat, with a glorious range of red, purple and orange leaves. Find the right hawthorn for you with our easy guide.

What grows well with hawthorns?

What grows well with hawthorns?

Hawthorn trees are able to thrive in any type of soil (even chalk) as long as it’s fertile and well drained. You’ll get the best flowers by planting your hawthorn in full sun, but they grow perfectly well in partial shade too. As hawthorn trees have naturally well-shaped canopies, they don't need much pruning. Simply check your tree in late winter or early spring and prune out any dead, damaged, diseased or crossing branches. Water your hawthorn tree well for the first few months, then during hot and dry weather for the first couple of years. After that your established tree will have developed its drought tolerance and will get by on natural rainwater.

Growers' tips

Growers' tips

Hawthorn trees are able to thrive in any type of soil (even chalk) as long as it’s fertile and well drained. You’ll get the best flowers by planting your hawthorn in full sun, but they grow perfectly well in partial shade too. As hawthorn trees have naturally well-shaped canopies, they don't need much pruning. Simply check your tree in late winter or early spring and prune out any dead, damaged, diseased or crossing branches. Water your hawthorn tree well for the first few months, then during hot and dry weather for the first couple of years. After that your established tree will have developed its drought tolerance and will get by on natural rainwater.

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