Basisdaten
description:
In Europe, North Africa and West Asia, do the hawthorn occurs naturally. Since the hawthorn has spread widely, it is meanwhile found in many parts of the world.
Tree profile
name botanical:
Crataegus monogyna
other name:
Single-Seeded Hawthorn
other name:
Mayblossom
other name:
Maythorn, Maythorn, Quickthorn, Whitethorn
family:
Rose family (Rosaceae)
species:
deciduous tree
height:
tree / shrub 2 - max. 10 m (33 ft)
leaf:
The leaves of Common hawthorn are obovate, deeply lobed and 2 – 4 cm (0.8 – 1.6 in) long. The upside is dark green and the underside pale green. The leaf margin is serrated.
leaf shape:
ovoid
leaf margin:
lobed, toothed
fall foliage:
yellow - orange
flowering:
May
blossom color:
white
blossom description:
The flowers stand erect together in fascicle. The single flower has five white petals. The fragrance is intense.
gender distribution:
monoecious / hermaphrodite
fruit:
The fruit is apple-like, light red and about 1 cm (0.4 in) in size.
branches:
The branches are staffed greyish and with thorns. The buds are small, red, round and protruding.
bark:
The bark is dark brown. Only later smooth with significant furrows.
root:
Deep-rooting plant, root runners over the crown area
location:
Sun to half-shade
soil:
undemanding
ph value:
acid - alkaline
usage:
hedge plant, planting in groups
Hawthorns additional information
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