hardiness zone

4 - 8

latin name

crataegus laevigata

pollination requirements

Self-fertile, cross-pollination and planting multiples help increase fruit production.

propagation

[4,8]

site and soil

Self-fertile, cross-pollination and planting multiples help increase fruit production.

size at purchase

15-50 ft

Size at Maturity

full sun but can tolerate partial shade, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5

English Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata)

Name: English Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata)
Brand: Planting Justice
SKU: PJ-566-ENG-ORG
Price: 35.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

crataegus laevigata

$35.00

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Certification

organic

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Quantity must be 1 or more

Native to Southern Europe this small tree can grow up to 25 feet tall. Traditionally eaten fresh, in preserves, dried for tea, or made into wine, the fruits are also highly regarded as a herbal tonic for the heart. Quite ornamental it is cultivated as a hedge plant in England. Abundant white flowers are also medicinal and are used for teas and liquors, and ripen into red fruits in the fall. Used as a rootstock for grafted hawthorns. Hardiness zones 4b-9.

hardiness zone

4 - 8

latin name

crataegus laevigata

pollination requirements

Self-fertile, cross-pollination and planting multiples help increase fruit production.

propagation

[4,8]

site and soil

Self-fertile, cross-pollination and planting multiples help increase fruit production.

size at purchase

15-50 ft

Size at Maturity

full sun but can tolerate partial shade, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5