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CRATAEGUS
Commonly known as Hawthorn
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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Height and SpreadTo 4m (13ft) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - inects, birds.
Pests & DiseasesCaterpillars, aphids, gall midges, fireblight, honey fungus, rust, powdery mildew.
Place of originGarden origin. Hybrid of C. mexicana -
Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny soil except waterlogged.
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Buy Varieties of CRATAEGUS
CRATAEGUS alabamensis var. florens
an American hawthorn with spoon-shaped leaves and large berries
CRATAEGUS ambigua
drought and cold tolerant with yellowish peeling bark and purple-red flowers
CRATAEGUS ellwangeriana 'Fire Ball'
a rare, attractive hawthorn. Large berries and good autumn colour
CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'
('Punicea') - an attractive form with single scarlet flowers and a pronounced white centre
Gift-wrapping available
CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'
double red
CRATAEGUS laevigata 'Rosea Plena'
double pink flowers on this hawthorn
CRATAEGUS monogyna
white flowers
CRATAEGUS persimilis 'Prunifolia'
a small compact broad headed tree notable for its persistent red fruit and striking autumn colour
CRATAEGUS schraderiana
a rounded tree with deeply cut grey-green leaves. Masses of large purple-red fruits, no prickles either!
CRATAEGUS tanacetifolia 'Konya'
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