Price each per |
1 Tree |
10 Trees |
25 Trees |
100 Trees |
1000 Trees |
40-60cm |
£1.65 |
£1.13 |
£0.82 |
£0.56 |
£0.47 |
60-90cm |
£1.93 |
£1.32 |
£0.96 |
£0.66 |
£0.55 |
Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
Growing Hawthorn Trees (Crataegus monogyna)
- Native deciduous tree/shrub, extremely hardy and tolerant of most soils (including clay, chalk, poor), exposed sites, wind, coastal conditions, and pollution.
- Iconic for dense, thorny hedging: stock-proof, intruder-deterrent, and ideal for boundaries or windbreaks.
- Outstanding for wildlife: supports over 150 insect species; spring flowers attract pollinators; red haws feed birds in autumn/winter; dense thorns provide safe nesting sites.
- Beautiful seasonal interest: fragrant white blossom in May, glossy lobed leaves turning yellow in autumn, persistent red berries.
- Versatile: grows as hedge, specimen tree, or in mixed native planting; low-maintenance once established.
- Best time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown anytime, ideally autumn/spring.
- Location: 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).
- Preparation: Dig hole twice root width; add organic matter to poor soils; protect young plants from rabbits/deer.
- Planting: Set at original depth (check soil mark on stem); firm in, water thoroughly, mulch base (keep clear of trunk); stake trees if needed.
- Aftercare: Water well first few years in dry spells; trim hedges in winter (preferably after berries eaten); minimal care required; trim annually for dense hedge.
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