Crataegus species/Hawthorn Species Guide
Commonly known for their very sharp thorns, their May flowers and the fruit that follows. Hawthorn are commonly seen sold as a hedging plant.
They are very fast growing and respond very well to pruning but are slow to thicken and flowering is temperamental.
Ease of Cultivation 9/10 Ease of and Suitablity for Bonsai Styling 8/10
Position Outdoor. Full sun or semi-shade. Frost hardy to at least -10°C.
Repotting Annually in Spring as leaf buds extend in a basic soil mix.
Pruning Hard prune in late winter or early Spring, wounds can take a long time to completely heal over. Pinch out new growth in Spring and through the growing season.
Propogation Remove seed from flesh as soon as ripe and sow outside. Softwood cuttings in summer and air-layers in Spring.
Pests and Diseases Caterpillars, aphids, rust and mildews.
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