Midland hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) is a tree that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: Midland hawthorn, may, albespyne, bird eagles, English hawthorn, quickset thorn, quickthorn or whitethorn.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Midland hawthorn, may, albespyne, bird eagles, English hawthorn, quickset thorn, quickthorn, whitethorn
Scientific name: Crataegus laevigata
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
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Midland hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) – Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Midland hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) – Sten, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
