Hawthorn Hedge Bare Root 120-150cm (Crataegus monogyna)

Hawthorn Bare Root Hedge Plants (Crataegus monogyna) in 120-150cm size offer fast-growing, wildlife-friendly boundaries—ideal for UK gardens.

Key Features

• Wildlife Value: Produces scented white spring flowers for pollinators and autumn red haws, a food source for birds.
• Versatile Hedging: Suitable for privacy, security, and windbreaks with dense growth and protective thorns.
• Coastal Adaptability: Tolerates wind, salt, and exposed sites, outperforming many hedging shrubs.
• Fast Establishment: Growth rate of 40–60cm per year enables quick landscape results.

Planting & Care

• Plant bareroot between November and March in full sun or partial shade.
• Space 3-5 plants per metre for a dense hedge; water well after planting.
• Minimal maintenance: annual trimming after flowering maintains shape and barrier effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does hawthorn support UK wildlife? Yes, it attracts birds and pollinators and is widely chosen for wildlife hedges.
• Is hawthorn effective for privacy? Its spiny branches create a secure, natural barrier for gardens.