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    CRATAEGUS
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    CRATAEGUS

    Commonly known as Hawthorn

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    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.

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    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Extremely hardy. Wildlife plant. Host plant to almost 150 insect species. Birds and woodmice adore fruit. Hedges provide nest sites.
    • Medicinal properties
      In ancient times used for treating gout, pleurisy and insomnia. Currently used to treat heart valve disease.
    • Place of origin
      Northern temperate regions.
    • Deciduous
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Crataegus - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    Varieties
    CRATAEGUS alabamensis var. florens
    An American hawthorn with spoon-shaped leaves and large berries
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
    CRATAEGUS ambigua
    Drought and cold tolerant with yellowish peeling bark and purple-red flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
    CRATAEGUS azarolus 'Geraki'
    Shrub or small tree with light red berries
     
    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
    CRATAEGUS x grignonensis
    Late into flower and prominent red fruits
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
    CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'
    Midland hawthorn
    ('Punicea') - an attractive form with single scarlet flowers and a pronounced white centre
     
    Whip
    £25.00
    H/Std
    £75.00
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    Available from January 2025
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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
    £25.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
    CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Rosea Plena'
    Midland hawthorn
    Double pink flowers on this hawthorn
     
    Whip
    £25.00
    H/Std
    £75.00
    CRATAEGUS monogyna
    Common hawthorn
    white flowers
     
    Open ground NOV-FEB only
    £1.35
    Minimum order of 10
    Whip
    £7.50
    CRATAEGUS persimilis 'Prunifolia'
    A small compact broad headed tree notable for its persistent red fruit and striking autumn colour
     
    Whip
    £30.00
    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
    CRATAEGUS tanacetifolia 'Konya'
    Hawthorn, Tansy-leaved thorn
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
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