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    CRATAEGUS
    CRATAEGUS
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    CRATAEGUS

    Commonly known as Double white thorn, Midland hawthorn

    All Flower MAY

    Genus of 140 or more species of usually spiny, deciduous, sometimes semi-evergreen trees and shrubs found in woodland and scrub in northern temperate regions.

    The well-known small tree provides food and shelter for a myriad of insects, mammals and birds as well as foodstuffs and medicine throughout history.

    In the 18th and 19th centuries hawthorn saplings were propagated on a massive scale to provide boundaries for the Inclosure Acts where almost 7 million acres of land were enclosed.

    Superstition and folklore abounds in a genus which is so widespread.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Caterpillars, aphids, gall midges, fireblight. honey fungus, rust, powdery mildew.
    • Place of origin
      Garden form of the native Midland hawthorn.
    • Deciduous
      Oval, shallowly 3-5 lobed, mid-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
    • White
      Ageing to pink.
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      8m (25ft)
    • Spread
      8m (25ft)
    • Tree
      Densely spreading tree. Flowers profusely. Red berries in autumn.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Tolerates all
      Any soil except waterlogged.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      8m (25ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (25ft)
      		  
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    Crataegus - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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    varieties
    CRATAEGUS alabamensis var. florens
    An American hawthorn with spoon-shaped leaves and large berries
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    CRATAEGUS ambigua
    Drought and cold tolerant with yellowish peeling bark and purple-red flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
    Unavailable
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    CRATAEGUS azarolus 'Geraki'
    Shrub or small tree with light red berries
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
    Unavailable
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    CRATAEGUS crus-galli 'Inermis'
    A thornless American Cockspur hawthorn
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
    CRATAEGUS ellwangeriana 'Fire Ball'
    A rare, attractive hawthorn. Large berries and good autumn colour
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
    Unavailable
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    CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'
    Midland hawthorn
    ('Punicea') - an attractive form with single scarlet flowers and a pronounced white centre
     
    Whip
    £27.50
    Available again from SEPTEMBER 2026
    This plant will be delivered when new stock arrives in early autumn
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    H/Std
    £75.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Mutabilis'
    Midland hawthorn
    Double pink
     
    2 Litre
    £35.00
    CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'
    Double crimson hawthorn, Midland hawthorn
    Double red
     
    Whip
    £27.50
    H/Std
    £75.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Rosea Plena'
    Midland hawthorn
    Double pink flowers on this hawthorn
     
    Whip
    £25.00
    Available again from June 2026
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    H/Std
    £75.00
    CRATAEGUS monogyna
    Common hawthorn
    white flowers
     
    Open ground NOV-FEB only
    £1.35
    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2026
    Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
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    CRATAEGUS persimilis 'Prunifolia'
    A small compact broad headed tree notable for its persistent red fruit and striking autumn colour
     
    Whip
    £30.00
    Unavailable
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    H/Std
    £75.00
    CRATAEGUS schraderiana
    Grey-green downy leaves, attractive white flowers and dark purple-red fruits. A spectacular species which has great ornamental value
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £30.00
    Unavailable
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    CRATAEGUS tanacetifolia 'Konya'
    Hawthorn, Tansy-leaved thorn
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
    Unavailable
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