Hawthorne

Description: Trees. The Common Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna is a species of hawthorn native to Europe, northwest Africa and western ... more

Hawthorne ... Asia. Other common names include May, Maythorn, Quickthorn, and Haw. Common Hawthorn is extensively planted as a hedge plant, especially for agricultural use. Its spines and close branching habit render it effectively stock and human proof with some basic maintenance. The traditional practice of hedge laying is most commonly practiced with this species.

Newest Review: ... inches 45 –65 cm apart. Clip/prune once in mid summer Can grow to a hieght of 15-20 foot unless trimmed Hawthorn can ... more

... make a good hedge. It is an attractive hedge and good for wildlife and a security hedge. It can be thick and prickly to climb over/ through I know this, as a child I used to try and push through the hawthorn hedge to make a den.. Has a white flower often called May not too pleasant a smell if I remember correctly A hawthorn hedge makes a good windshield Has an attractive colour in its leaves before they fall in the autumn and the berries a beautiful red brighten up the garden and hedgerow look super in an autu...more

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Hawthorne: A defender hedge (245 words)
by - written on 17/01/03 (Useful, 2160 readings)
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Hawthorne Crataegus monogyna I looked in plants to see what Iknew about to write an opp on and found hawthorne So I thought yes I know a little about hawthorne , so here it is. Best planted in autumn before frosts, You can plant through winter but watch the frosts 18 inches-24 inches 45 –65 cm apart. Clip/prune once in mid summer Can grow to a hieght of 15-20 foot unless trimmed Hawthorn can make a good hedge. It is an attractive hedge and good for wildlife and a security hedge. It can be thick and prickly to climb over/ through I know this, as a child I used to try and push through the hawthorn hedge to make a ... Read the complete review

*UPDATED* Ne'er Cast a Clout 'til May be Out (936 words)
by - written on 11/01/01 (Very useful, 1861 readings)
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(The update's at the end. The other end, that is.) Ever wondered where the expression came from? It’s nothing to do with the month of May. It refers to the bursting blossom of the hawthorn – May being one of its common names. And of course, the flowers don’t come out until the spring weather begins to warm our cockles. Which leads me loosely to . . . There is such a wide range of trees and shrubs which can be planted at this time of year, bare-rooted. And at a fraction of the cost of container grown plants. But you won’t usually find bare rooted plants in Garden Centres. And certainly not in DIY stores – ... Read the complete review