Hawthorn - planting, pruning and care - Nature & Garden
Hawthorn is a shrub often used for defensive hedges, and it is also very ornamental.. A summary of Hawthorn facts. Name – Crataegus Family – Rosaceae Type – tree, bush. Height – 16 to 25 feet (3 to 8 meters) Exposure – full sun, part sun Soil – ordinary. Foliage – deciduous Flowering – April-May. Health: health benefits and therapeutic value of hawthorn
Crataegus - Wikipedia
Crataegus (/ k r ə ˈ t iː ɡ ə s / [2]), commonly called hawthorn, quickthorn, [3] thornapple, [4] May-tree, [5] whitethorn, [5] Mayflower or hawberry, is a genus of several hundred species of shrubs and trees in the family Rosaceae, [6] native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America. The name "hawthorn" was originally applied to …
How to Grow and Care for Indian Hawthorn - The Spruce
May 1, 2024 · It even does well as a container plant. Like other hawthorn plants, it is not toxic to humans or pets. It is also not an invasive species. This evergreen shrub features slightly bronze foliage that matures to a deep green color. Its oblong leaves are roughly 2 to 4 inches long with a leathery texture and serrated edges. In the spring, the shrub ...
Hawthorn | Uses, Medicinal Properties & Nutrition | Britannica
Oct 23, 2024 · hawthorn, (genus Crataegus), large genus of thorny shrubs or small trees in the rose family (), native to the north temperate zone.Many species are common to North America, and a number of cultivated varieties are grown as ornamentals for their attractive flowers and fruits.The hawthorn is also well suited to form hedges, and its combination of sturdy twigs, …
Hawthorn (Crataegus): Beauty, Benefits, and Varieties - Gardenia
Cardiovascular Health: Hawthorn berries, along with the leaves and flowers of the hawthorn plant, are used widely in traditional herbal remedies for various heart diseases. They’re believed to strengthen the heart’s pumping ability, improve circulation, and enhance cardiac performance. They may help manage symptoms of heart failure ...
How to Grow and Care for Hawthorn Trees - The Spruce
Oct 7, 2024 · Cockspur hawthorn, C. crus-galli: Low-growing, wide-branched, and thicket-like hawthorn with branches that touch the ground. It produces an assortment of colors in the fall. Copenhagen hawthorn, C. intricata: A small shrub-like hawthorn, hence the specific name, that grows only to about 10 feet. It is known for its value as a habitat for ...
12 Types of Hawthorn Trees (genus Crataegus) With Pictures
Oct 23, 2024 · Hawthorn trees are small to medium-sized, ranging from 5 to 15 meters (16 to 49 feet) in height, though some species can grow larger. They often have a dense, rounded canopy with a somewhat irregular shape when not pruned. Some species can be more shrub-like. The bark is often grey and smooth when young, becoming rough and scaly with age.
Types of Hawthorn Trees With Their Flowers and Leaves (Pictures)
Jul 6, 2023 · The English hawthorn is a large flowering shrub or small tree with shiny green lobed leaves, masses of pale pink or white flower clusters, and bright or dark red round fruits. Also called the woodland hawthorn or mayflower, Crataegus laevigata grows up to 26 ft. (8 m) tall. The decorative tree grows best in moist, well-draining soils.
Hawthorn: How to Grow and Care with Success - Gardenia
How to Plant Hawthorn. Start by measuring the root ball of your new hawthorn tree. You’ll want to dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth. This gives the roots room to expand into loose soil. Remove the tree from its nursery pot or burlap. Gently separate the roots if they are circling at the bottom and trim any broken roots.
How to Grow and Care for Hawthorn Trees | Gardener’s Path
May 18, 2023 · While hawthorn is a popular garden plant in North America, it’s one of the most economically important plants in China, valued not only for its ornamental attributes but as medicine and food as well. The azarole hawthorn (C. azarolus) is the most common in its native Mediterranean and Middle Eastern home, both commercially and in the wild.