Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn)
Hawthorn is known for its stunning foliage and delicate white flowers, creating a welcoming habitat for wildlife and serving as a valuable food source for birds. During the autumn, Hawthorn produces vibrant red berries that attract a diverse range of wildlife
- Soil type: clay, loamy, and sandy
- Sunlight: full exposure, can tolerate partial shade
- Optimal temperature: 5-25°C, hardy to -30°C
- Growth rate: ranges from 15 to 30 cm/year
- Weather: resistant to wind, tolerant of frost
- Seasonality: deciduous
- British native status: native
- Family of trees: Rosaceae
- Flowers or berries: white flowers, red berries
- Soil type: clay, loamy, and sandy
- Sunlight: full exposure, partial shade
- Optimal tempreature: 5-25°C
- Growth rate:15 to 30 cm/year
- Weather: wind resistant, frost tolerant
- Seasonality: deciduous
- British native status: native
- Family of trees: Rosaceae
- Flowers or berries: white flowers, red berries
Lets examine these hawthorn
- Side branches: The 2 year transplant is growing into a hedge structure
- Thicker stem: The stem is about 3 times thicker and much more sturdy
- Bigger roots: The root mass is much higher on the 2 year transplant
