Hawthorn, Quickthorn, Whitethorn or May Hedging also known as Crataegus monogyna is a popular thorny, deciduous hedging species that provides seasonal interest, with pure white flowers in the spring, followed by attractive green foliage that turns yellow in Autumn that are a hit with birds and other wildlife. Crataegus works well as part of a species rich, mixed native hedge.
Growth rate: Medium 20-40cm per year
Overall height: Medium up to 5 metres
Position: Exposed, Full Shade, Full Sun, Sheltered, Coastal
Root Types: Bare Root, Pot Grown
Choose from our wide range of Hawthorn Hedge sizes and root types, or browse our other varieties of Hawthorn Hedging plants.
Check our range of Hawthorn Hedging or our other popular varieties of hedge that can be used as a great alternative to Hawthorn Hedge.