Tree comparisons
| Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna | |
|---|---|
| A hardy native hawthorn species, with white blossom and red haws, and particularly attractive to bees. | |
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Growing
| Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna | |
|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Some shade |
| Growth rate | Average |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Coastal site Air pollution |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds Melliferous Seeds / fruits useful for animals |
Identification
| Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna | |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | May |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark |
| Fruit size | Small |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent |