Crataegus monogna

Hawthorn

a deciduous fruit tree of the Crataegus genus in the family Rosaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Crataegus
Habit: tree
Life cycle: perennial
Foliage: deciduous
Woodiness: woody
Growth rate: moderate
Height: 6 m
Spread: 6 m
Fertility: self fertile
Flower colours: white

Uses

Edible uses

Plant part: Fruit
Product or use: Preserves

Plant part: Fruit
Product or use: Leather

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche: Canopy, Shrub

Forage

Forage: Bees

Environment

Range: Europe
Light: full sun
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Water: moderate
Hardiness: Zone 5+
Soil textures: sandy, loamy, clay, heavy clay
Soil pH: very acid, acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
Drainage: wet
Tolerances: maritime exposure, air pollution, drought
Wind: No
Maritime: Yes
Pollution: Yes
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil: No
Drought: tolerant

Propagation

seed

graft

Seed Requires Scarification: No
Seed Requires Smokification: No
Seed Requires Stratification: Yes
Seed Dormancy Depth: intermediate