Common Hawthorn.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Deciduous shrub or tree

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

15 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 8

Floraison

Mid to late spring

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in early spring.

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining, fertile soil

pH du sol

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Température

-30 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Perennial, can live for several hundred years.

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

5 à 12m

Envergure

4 à 8m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, 1 à 1,5cm

Fruits

red, Autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings

Quand planter

autumn, early spring

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Rosaceae

Genre

Crataegus

Ordre

Rosales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Europe, Northwest Africa, and Western Asia.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, larval host plant, winter food for birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, coléoptères

Utilisations

hedging, wildlife gardens, ornamental tree, traditional medicine

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

• 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.