Hawthorn Bare Root Hedge 80-100cm (Crataegus monogyna)

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) bare root hedging plants in 80-100cm size offer a robust, wildlife-friendly option for garden boundaries. Fastest growing native hedge for UK conditions.

Main Features

• Growth Rate: 40-60cm per year, mature height up to 4m
• Flowers & Fruit: Spring white scented flowers, autumn red haws (berries)
• Hardiness: Tolerates coastal, windy, and exposed sites
• Maintenance: Suited to new gardeners, low upkeep
• Wildlife Benefit: Berries and dense cover attract birds and pollinators

FAQs

• Is hawthorn wildlife-friendly? Yes, it provides food (haws) and nesting habitat for birds.
• How does it compare to other coastal hedges? Hawthorn tolerates salt and wind better than many hedge plants.
• What are the key benefits? Security (thorns), privacy, low care, high adaptability.
• Does hawthorn thrive in windy sites? Yes, its native resilience makes it ideal for exposed gardens.
• Is it easy to maintain? Hawthorn responds well to pruning and is ideal for beginner gardeners.

Planting and care

This is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.

Read our complete bare-root hedging buyer's guide for full instructions on when to plant, how to handle the plants on arrival, planting depth, spacing for different uses, and what to expect in the first season.