Common Hawthorn.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub or tree

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

15 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 8

Floración

Mid to late spring

Cuidados

Plant your hawthorn in a sunny spot with well draining soil to keep it happy. Watch for signs of leaf spot or fire blight, which can sometimes affect the foliage. Pruning helps maintain a tidy shape and encourages better flowering.

Riego

Water deeply during dry spells until the plant is well established.

Abonado

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in early spring.

Poda

Prune in late winter while the plant is dormant to remove dead wood.

Trasplante

Repot only if growing in a container, otherwise keep it in the ground.

Suelo

Well draining, fertile soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatura

-30 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, can live for several hundred years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not considered toxic, though the seeds contain compounds that can release cyanide if ingested in large amounts.

Niños

The sharp thorns pose a significant risk of puncture wounds to curious children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sharp thorns can cause mechanical skin irritation and potential infection.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can trigger hay fever in sensitive individuals during the flowering season.

Comestibilidad

The raw berries are generally considered safe in small quantities, but the seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides and should not be consumed.

Cómo identificarla

• Deeply lobed, glossy green leaves
• Sharp, woody thorns on branches
• Clusters of fragrant white flowers
• Small, dark red berry fruits
• Dense, shrubby growth habit

Altura

5 a 12m

Anchura

4 a 8m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, 1 a 1,5cm

Frutos

red, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Hawthorn rust — A fungal infection causing orange spots on leaves.
• Aphids — Small insects that feed on sap and cause leaf curling.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

autumn, early spring

Cuidados en invierno

It is fully hardy and requires no special protection during winter. Simply ensure the ground does not dry out completely in pots.

En maceta

It is not ideal for containers long term due to its large size, but a 50 liter pot can work for a young specimen.

Planting hawthorn with other native shrubs creates a layered habitat that supports a wider variety of local birds.

Buenas compañeras

• Avellano común — They grow well together in traditional mixed hedgerows.
• Blackthorn — These two species are classic partners for creating dense, wildlife friendly barriers.

Especies parecidas

• Crataegus laevigata — It has two styles per flower instead of one and slightly different leaf shapes.

Ciencia

Familia

Rosaceae

Género

Crataegus

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe, Northwest Africa, and Western Asia.

Conservación

It is a common and widespread species with no special conservation concerns.

It thrives in scrubland and woodland edges where it provides essential cover and food for birds.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, larval host plant, winter food for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, escarabajos

Usos

hedging, wildlife gardens, ornamental tree, traditional medicine

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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Can I grow this in a pot?

It is better suited for the ground, but can be kept in a very large container for a few years.

How fast does it grow?

It is a moderate grower, adding about 30 to 60 centimeters per year.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Crataegus comes from the Greek word for strength, referring to its hard wood, while monogyna refers to the single style in the flower.

Bueno saberlo

• Hawthorn wood is very hard and was historically used for tool handles.
• It is often called the May tree because it blooms in May.
• In folklore, it was considered a protective tree against negative spirits.