Hawthorn
Crataegus monogyna
EdibleZones 4–8shrubcanopy
Crataegus monogyna, known as common hawthorn, whitethorn, one-seed hawthorn, or single-seeded hawthorn, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It grows to about 10 metres tall, producing hermaphrodite flowers in late spring. The berry-like pomes contain a stone-encased seed.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 5 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- shrub, canopy
Functional roles
wildlifewindbreakfoodinsectary
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seedmoderate
When: Sow seed autumn (slow, needs stratification)
Backbone hedgerow plant; haws for wildlife and jelly.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.