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    CRATAEGUS
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    CRATAEGUS

    Commonly known as 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.

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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
    View 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
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    CRATAEGUS azarolus 'Geraki'
    Shrub or small tree with light red berries
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    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
    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
    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
    Notify me
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Garden Goodies
    Slate Plant Labels
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
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