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Beginner
skill rating |
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8m
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8m
max. height |
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20-50 years
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2 hours care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Crataegus laevigata
Other names: Midland hawthorn, Whitethorn, English hawthorn, Quickset thorn, Quickthorn, May, Ablespyne, Bird eagles
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Genus: Crataegus
Species: C. laevigata - C. laevigata is a small deciduous tree with thorny branches and glossy, pinnately lobed leaves. Flowers form in corymbs of creamy-white flowers. Red fruit appear in early autumn.
Crataegus laevigata is: Deciduous
Flower: Cream in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Fruit: Dark-red in Autumn
Habit: Rounded to broadly spreading
Toxicity: The fruit can cause mild stomach upset if ingested.
Plant with:
Alnus cordata (Italian alder)
Crataegus laevigata (Midland hawthorn) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Grows well in town, coastal or exposed gardens. Can be used for hedging.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
Midland hawthorn differs from common hawthorn in that the leaves have lobes which are less than half the length of the midrib, while the common hawthorn has more deeply incised leaves. Another way to tell them apart is by looking at the fruits - the common hawthorn only has one in each berry, hence its Latin name monogyna, while the Midland hawthorn has two. The two can occasionally hybridise. Like common hawthorn, Midland hawthorn is ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens.
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