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Crataegus monogyna
May; Common Hawthorn; Quickthorn 

Crataegus monogyna
Common name

May; Common Hawthorn; Quickthorn

Group

Trees

Family

Rosaceae

Description

May;Common Hawthorn;Quickthorn. A rounded thorny tree with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of fragrant white flowers; followed by glossy red fruit. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Rounded to broadly spreading
Fragrance
Yes
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
10m
Ultimate spread
8m

Colour

Flowers
White in April; May
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Red in June
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Woodland; Hedging
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Keep free from weeds; Mulch; Feed
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Honey fungus; Scale; Eelworms

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular CG 12-14 HS --- £255.85 £ 1
Regular 10 litre 80-100 cm --- £18.01 £ 106
Regular 2 litre 60-80 cm --- £4.10 £ 1129
Regular 2 litre 40-60 cm --- £4.10 £ 909