Crataegus monogyna
Hawthorn
Common names: White Hawthorn, Hagedorn, Mehlbeerbaum
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Description
The hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a classic hedge shrub that in May is covered with white, slightly bitter‑smelling flower spikes and in autumn bears bright red apple‑like fruits. The powdery fruits can be processed into jelly or fruit purée. Leaves, flowers and fruits are a well‑studied medicinal component of herbal medicine and are listed in pharmacopoeias.
Care instructions
Plant the hawthorn in autumn (October, week 42) in a sunny to partially shaded spot, it is tolerant and city‑climate‑resistant. As a dense, thorny hedge it provides excellent bird protection. Shape it in late winter (February, week 8); it tolerates even heavy pruning without complaint and readily regrows.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, sandy, well-drained, lime-loving, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Light feeder
Months
Mar–Apr
Pruning
Propagation
Methods
- From seed
- Cuttings
- Layering
Companion planting
Good neighbors
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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