Plants > Trees

common hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Crataegus
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: hedgerow thorn, may

About this plant

C. monogyna is a small, rounded deciduous tree with glossy, deeply lobed leaves and flat sprays of cream flowers, followed by dark red berries in autumn

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Useful specimen trees for town, coastal or exposed gardens. Can be used for hedging

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Prone to caterpillars, gall mites and aphids

Diseases

May be affected by a leaf spot and fireblight

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years