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Crataegus monogyna (Common hawthorn)

Other names: Quick hawthorn, May hawthorn, Quickthorn, Glastonbury thorn

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Species
C. monogyna is an upright, rounded, deciduous tree with numerous thorns on its branches. It has glossy, green leaves that are rounded and deeply-lobed and fragrant white flowers in late spring followed by red fruit.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
10 m 8 m 10-20 years
32 ft 26 ft 10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grows well in most soils in full sun or partial shade. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Useful for use in towns, coastal sites, or exposed gardens. Excellent choice for wildlife hedging.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Wildflower, Wildlife, City, Coastal, Meadow, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Rounded to broadly spreading

Native to

Europe, Great Britain

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

The fruit can cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 1. Prune established hedges after flowering or in autumn.

Propagation methods

Seed, Grafting

Propagation

Remove flesh from seed and sow in a cold frame in autumn. Alternatively, cold stratify for three months and sow in a cold frame in spring.

Pests

Aphids

Caterpillars

Gall mites

Diseases

Fireblight

Leaf spot

Selective pruning only (only if needed)

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn

Plant bareroot deciduous hedges

Plant in moist but well-drained soil (autumn or spring)

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

Propagate from grafting in winter (advanced)

Prune informal hedges (optional)

Informal hedges that flower/fruit on last year's growth

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Crataegus laevigata 'Plena'
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Crataegus monogyna
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Crataegus monogyna Common hawthorn
Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'
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Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' Hawthorn 'Crimson Cloud'
Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno'
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Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia Splendens'
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Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia Splendens' Flowering Thorn 'Splendens'
Crataegus x media 'Paul's Scarlet'
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Crataegus x media 'Paul's Scarlet' Hawthorn 'Paul's Scarlet'
Crataegus laevigata
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Crataegus laevigata Midland hawthorn
Crataegus x durobrivensis
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Crataegus x durobrivensis Caughuawaga hawthorn
Crataegus monogyna 'Stricta'
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Crataegus monogyna 'Stricta' Hawthorn 'Stricta'
Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta'
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Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta' Common hawthorn 'Compacta'
Crataegus x mordenensis 'Toba'
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Crataegus x mordenensis 'Toba' Morden hawthorn 'Toba'
Crataegus orientalis
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Crataegus orientalis Eastern thorn
Crataegus douglasii
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Crataegus douglasii Douglas's hawthorn
Crataegus tanacetifolia
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Crataegus tanacetifolia Tansy-leaved thorn
Crataegus succulenta 'Jubilee'
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Crataegus succulenta 'Jubilee' Fleshy hawthorn 'Jubilee'
Crataegus phaenopyrum
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Crataegus phaenopyrum Washington thorn
Crataegus x lavalleei
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Crataegus x lavalleei Hybrid cockspur thorn
Crataegus x lavalleei 'Carrierei'
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Crataegus x lavalleei 'Carrierei' Hybrid cockspur thorn 'Carrierei'
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'
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Crataegus viridis 'Winter King' Green hawthorn 'Winter King'
Crataegus arnoldiana
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Crataegus arnoldiana Arnold hawthorn
Crataegus orientalis subsp. orientalis
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Crataegus orientalis subsp. orientalis Blue hawthorn
Crataegus marshallii
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Crataegus marshallii Parsley hawthorn
Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'
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Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' Broad-leaved cockspur thorn 'Prunifolia'
Crataegus crus-galli thornless
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Crataegus crus-galli thornless Thornless cockspur thorn
British Native Hedge Mix - Hawthorn based
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British Native Hedge Mix - Hawthorn based British Native Hedge Mix - Hawthorn based
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Crataegus monogyna

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This plant must rank among the top three for wildlife. It will provide good autumn colour and is prime habitat - probably the best one of all - for a huge variety of nesting birds. The red berries or haws that hang in clusters in the autumn are particularly attractive to redwings and fieldfares but are eaten by many other birds, as well as by small mammals. Hawthorn is also the food plant for a huge number of insects including some very attractive moths.
Posted: Thursday 14th of May 2009 04:34 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:37 PM
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