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common hawthorn
Crataegus monogyna
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A hardy, thorny shrub with white spring flowers followed by small red berries in autumn. Attracts wildlife and requires minimal maintenance once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.2Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Europe, western Asia, North Africa
Function & Care
ediblehedgerowmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitwindbreak
Edible Parts
fruitleafflower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation