Crataegus monogyna – Common hawthorn, English hawthorn

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Crataegus monogyna – Common hawthorn, English hawthorn

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This hawthorn grows from a large shrub to a tree with low branches. Because the branches hang down somewhat the tree forms a broad compact crown. Height 6 to 8 m. The bark is greyish-brown and flakes off in platelets. Young twigs are somewhat reddish and often bear sturdy thorns. The lobed, deeply incised leaves are dark green and turn yellow in the autumn. Flower umbels appear in May with single white and sweetly scented florets. Small dull red drupes follow in the autumn. Used as a park tree and in landscape settings: often also used in hedges. Should preferably be lightly pruned because of the ease with which suckers are formed. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
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Amount
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250/300 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Wire rootballed
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300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
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Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
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Available
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
250/300 high
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
flaking, brown, grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
white, flowers in May, fragrant flowers
Fruits
red
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, nutrient-poor soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green white May early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Fragrant flowers yes
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Frequently asked questions
Crataegus monogyna

Crataegus monogyna can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Crataegus monogyna is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Crataegus monogyna turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Crataegus monogyna is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Crataegus monogyna with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Crataegus monogyna blooms in may.
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