Common Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus monogyna
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Common Hawthorn Tree
Crataegus monogyna
- As far as we're concerned, the common hawthorn tree deserves a bit of a fancier name, because its visual impact is truly second-to-none!
- Boasting elegant white (sometimes pink) blossoms, vivid red berries (known as haws) and attractive foliage that takes on golden hues come autumn, this thorny customer deserves a place in any garden.
- Hawthorn berries can be used to make delicious jellies and tangy sauces (like haw-sin). You'll know the fruits are ripe when they become a little soft to touch.
- The flowers typically grow in flat clusters, the foliage is deeply-lobed and the branches are covered with spiny thorns (giving the tree the second part of its common name).
- Certified by the RHS as one of its Plants for Pollinators, the hawthorn tree supports a huge number (we're talking hundreds) of beneficial species, including bees, moths, fieldfares and dormice.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Common Hawthorn Tree can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The Common Hawthorn Tree reaches a mature height of 8 to 10 metres, with a spread of 6 to 8 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Common Hawthorn Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Common Hawthorn Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
Common Hawthorn Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Common Hawthorn Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Crataegus monogyna is incredibly hardy with an RHS rating of H7, surviving temperatures below -20°C even in exposed upland locations in the UK.
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