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English Or Singleseed Hawthorn

Crataegus Monogyna

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Overview

The English Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a deciduous, single-seeded hawthorn species growing up to 15-20 feet tall with a similar spread. Renowned for its dense, rounded canopy, it features clusters of fragrant white flowers in late spring, followed by red berries and deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Its dense thorny branches provide excellent nesting for birds, making it both an aesthetic and ecological asset to any landscape. Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–7Type TreeClimate Temperate

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — providing a food source for local bird species and a pop of color that lasts into winter; is a deciduous

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — The English Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a deciduous

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — single-seeded hawthorn species growing up to 15-20 feet tall with a similar spread; rounded, image 83

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — It prefers full sun to partial shade

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — It prefers full sun to partial shade; standing at a mature height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — from well-drained to clay-based; requiring minimal watering once established

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — Its dense thorny branches provide excellent nesting for birds

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — it features clusters of fragrant white flowers in late spring; after the leaves have, image 57

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — tree with white blooms

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — single-seeded hawthorn species growing up to 15-20 feet tall with a similar spread; rounded, image 56

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — rounded canopy that can serve as an intriguing focal point or a natural privacy, image 65

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — each approximately half an inch in diameter; affectionately known as the Singleseed Hawthorn, image 67

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — single-seeded hawthorn species growing up to 15-20 feet tall with a similar spread; rounded canopy that

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — the English Hawthorn showcases a profusion of fragrant white flowers

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — which emerge from the dark-green lobed leaves, image 68

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — single-seeded hawthorn species growing up to 15-20 feet tall with a similar spread

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — followed by red berries and deeply lobed; white flowers in the garden

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — which emerge from the dark-green lobed leaves, image 41

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — the English Hawthorn is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 7; single-seeded hawthorn species growing up to

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — hardwood of the English Hawthorn ensures resilience and longevity

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — Standing at a mature height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread; making it both an aesthetic and

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — is a deciduous species prized for its rustic charm and versatility within landscape designs; tree with

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — tree for full or half; making it an excellent choice for both new and experienced garden enthusiasts

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — from well-drained to clay-based

English Or Singleseed Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna) — the plant bears deep red berries; it prefers full sun to partial shade, image 69

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Emőke Dénes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Radio Tonreg from Vienna, Austria, CC BY 2.0 · source
Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 3.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Abraham, CC BY 4.0 · source

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