Common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)

Common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a tree that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant has several common names including: common hawthorn, may or hedgerow thorn.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: common hawthorn, may, hedgerow thorn
Scientific name: Crataegus monogyna
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Hedging & Screens
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons