Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna 10 fresh seeds

🌱 Crataegus monogyna — Hawthorn

Buy Crataegus monogyna seeds, a type of fruit-bearing tree or large shrub, belonging to the Rosaceae family. Key selling points include its fast growth rate, edible fruits, and ornamental value.

🌿 Botanical Description

Crataegus monogyna is a deciduous tree or large shrub, reaching up to 6 m tall, with a rounded-globose or broad crown. The bark is brownish-gray on old trunks and branches, while young ones are reddish-brown or cherry. The leaves are small, up to 2.5-5 cm long, broadly ovate, 3-5-lobed, dark green above, and glossy. In autumn, they turn yellow. The flowers are white, up to 1.5 cm in diameter, in compact erect inflorescences, blooming in May-June for about 1.5-2 weeks. Fruits are ovoid-pear-shaped, up to 1 cm long, red or brownish-red, with 1 stone, and mature in September.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in the spring or autumn, after 30-60 days of cold stratification.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: well-drained, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: good.
• Watering and fertilization: regular, moderate.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Crataegus monogyna is distributed over most of Europe, from Scandinavia in the North to the Crimea and the Caucasus in the South. It grows singly or in groups in thickets of shrubs, along the edges of forests, on stony slopes of mountains, ravines, and river valleys.

✨ Interesting Facts

Crataegus monogyna has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly for its cardiotonic properties. The fruits are edible and can be eaten raw or used to make jams and preserves. The tree is also a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and autumn foliage.

🌸 Cultivation

Crataegus monogyna prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate some drought. Regular pruning is recommended to maintain its shape and promote healthy growth.