Crataegus monogyna
Common Hawthorn
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Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Description
Crataegus monogyna, known as common hawthorn or single-seeded hawthorn, is a species of hawthorn native to Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia. It has been introduced in many other parts of the world where it is an invasive weed. Other common names include may, mayblossom, maythorn, quickthorn, whitethorn, motherdie, and haw. This species is one of several that have been referred to as Crataegus oxyacantha, a name that has been rejected by the botanical community as too ambiguous.
Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Blooming
Hawthorns' clustering white flowers bloom during springtime, and then go on to yield tiny, apple-shaped fruits in summer and fall.
Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Growth
Thorny, deciduous trees and shrubs. Hawthorns do well in full sun. Some species will grow to be approx. 30 ft. in height. Hawthorns attract wildlife. They are best grown as hedges and specimen trees that can withstand urban, coastal, and exposed conditions.
Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Planting
When ripe, remove the seeds from the fleshy exterior. Sow in a seedbed or in containers in an open frame. Germination is slow and can take up to 18 months.
Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Pest
Fire blight (a plant disease characterized in appearance by blackened tissue), aphids, and scales insects.
Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Interesting facts
Hawthorns are somewhat unique in that attentiveness and otherwise good conditions (good soil, regular water and fertilization) can negatively affect the tree as a whole. These conditions foster young growth that is highly susceptible to fireblight, and can result in massive die-off of entire branches. They attract bees and birds.
Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Soil and irrigation
Hawthorns should be kept somewhat dry. They do well in any soil that that has good drainage.
