{"product_id":"hawthorn-crataegus-monogyna-feathered-tree","title":"Hawthorn (crataegus monogyna) Feathered Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative deciduous tree\/shrub, extremely hardy and tolerant of most soils (including clay, chalk, poor), exposed sites, wind, coastal conditions, and pollution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic for dense, thorny hedging: stock-proof, intruder-deterrent, and ideal for boundaries or windbreaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding for wildlife: supports over 150 insect species; spring flowers attract pollinators; red haws feed birds in autumn\/winter; dense thorns provide safe nesting sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful seasonal interest: fragrant white blossom in May, glossy lobed leaves turning yellow in autumn, persistent red berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile: grows as hedge, specimen tree, or in mixed native planting; low-maintenance once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown anytime, ideally autumn\/spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; moist but well-drained soil (tolerates wet\/exposed sites); ample space for mature size (up to 15m tall as tree).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig hole twice root width; add organic matter to poor soils; protect young plants from rabbits\/deer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check soil mark on stem); firm in, water thoroughly, mulch base (keep clear of trunk); stake trees if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water well first few years in dry spells; trim hedges in winter (preferably after berries eaten); minimal care required; trim annually for dense hedge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"120-150cm","offer_id":58918806946136,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_6378.jpg?v=1792860937","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/hawthorn-crataegus-monogyna-feathered-tree","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}