Hawthorn Bare Root Hedge 60-80cm (Crataegus monogyna)

Hawthorn Bare Root Hedging (Crataegus monogyna) – 60-80cm

Overview

This UK native hawthorn shrub is provided as bare root plants sized 60-80cm, ideal for boundary hedges, wildlife attraction, and coastal or windy locations.

Key Features

• Hardy, Fast-Growing: Reaches 40–60cm new growth yearly even in exposed sites.
• Spring Flowering: Produces dense, scented white flowers followed by red haws in autumn.
• Wildlife Benefits: Supports pollinators in spring and provides berries for birds in autumn.
• Practical Barrier: Dense thorns create effective and secure garden boundaries.

Site & Planting

• Planting: Bare root plants are easy to establish, recommended for planting between November and March.
• Maintenance: Responds well to trimming; drought and pollution tolerant once established.

FAQs

• Is hawthorn suitable for coastal or windy gardens? Yes, its resilience to wind and salt makes it ideal for exposed areas.
• How does bare root compare to potted? Bare root plants are cost-effective and establish quickly during dormant months.
• Will it attract wildlife? Yes, hawthorn flowers and haws support bees, butterflies, and birds throughout the seasons.
• Care level? Low; easy to plant in most soils and maintain with regular trimming.
• Pros and cons for boundary use? Pros: dense, secure, wildlife-friendly; cons: sharp thorns, may require shaping in small gardens.

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.