Growing guide

How to grow hawthorn

Hawthorn can be grown as a tree or a hedge. As trees, they are small to medium-sized and ideal for your garden. As hedges, they form a dense boundary that blossoms and supports wildlife.

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Quick facts

  • Ideal for hedges or garden trees
  • Deciduous (loses leaves in winter) 
  • Provides food and shelter for wildlife
  • Can grow in exposed sites and on wet soils
  • Position in sun or part-shade
  • Trees need little maintenance once established
  • Trim hedges at least once a year to shape them 

All you need to know

Before you get started
Planting
Ongoing care
Pruning and training
Propagating
Problems
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