Crataegus monogyna

Common Hawthorn

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Deciduous shrub or small tree, white flowers in late spring, red berries in autumn. Thorny branches, medicinal properties.
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Plant Details

Common Name Common Hawthorn
Family Rosaceae
Genus Crataegus
Species Monogyna
Origin Europe / Northwest Africa
Blooming Late spring to early summer, followed by red berries
Leaf Color Green turning yellow/orange in autumn
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates clay and chalk, slightly acidic to alkaline

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Watering

Regular watering during establishment; drought tolerant once mature. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering and berry production; partial shade tolerated

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead or crossing branches annually

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
6000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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