Rootballed Crataegus monogyna

Hawthorn Hedging

A tough UK native deciduous hedge with white spring blossom, red autumn haws and dense thorny growth, ideal for wildlife, security, rural boundaries and mixed native hedging.

Crataegus monogyna, commonly known as Hawthorn, is one of Britain's classic native hedging plants. Its dense branching habit and thorny growth create a robust natural boundary, while fresh green foliage and masses of white spring flowers give established hedges considerable seasonal character.

The flowers are followed by red haws in autumn, providing an important food source for birds and other wildlife. Hardy and adaptable, Hawthorn is particularly well suited to rural boundaries, exposed sites, wildlife-friendly gardens and mixed native hedging schemes.

Why Choose Crataegus monogyna?

• UK native hedging species

• Dense, thorny growth creates an effective natural barrier

• Masses of white flowers in spring

• Attractive red haws in autumn

• Excellent wildlife value

• Hardy and tolerant of exposed conditions

• Excellent for mixed native hedging

• Ideal for rural and countryside boundaries

Why Buy Rootballed Hawthorn?

Rootballed Crataegus monogyna is field-grown and lifted with a substantial ball of soil retained around its root system.

This allows larger, established Hawthorn plants to be supplied where greater initial height, structure and boundary definition are required, making rootballed plants particularly useful for substantial hedges and larger landscape schemes.

Available Sizes

Rootballed Hawthorn is available in a range of heights, subject to seasonal nursery availability.

Larger plants provide greater immediate structure and presence, while smaller sizes can offer an economical solution for longer boundaries and mixed native planting schemes.

How Many Plants Do I Need?

Plant spacing depends upon the size selected, whether Hawthorn is being planted as a single-species hedge or as part of a mixed native hedge, and the density required.

Our hedging guide will help you calculate the appropriate number of plants for the length of your proposed hedge.

Supply & Professional Planting

We can supply rootballed Crataegus monogyna for customers undertaking their own planting or provide a complete professional supply and planting service.

Kirman Design can undertake ground preparation, correct spacing and planting and provide establishment and aftercare guidance.

Important – Rootballed Plants Are Seasonal

Rootballed Hawthorn is supplied according to seasonal nursery availability and suitable lifting and planting conditions.

For larger quantities or particular sizes, early ordering is recommended.

Delivery, Access & Planting

Rootballed hedging can be large and heavy, particularly at the larger sizes. Before ordering, it is important to consider delivery access, the route to the planting position and how the plants will be handled and planted.

Read our Guide to Hedge Delivery, Access & Planting

We can install any hedge in all of the following postcodes;

BB, BL, CH1 - CH5, CW8, CW9, FY, L, LA1 - LA6, M, OL, PR, SK1 - SK12, WA, & WN. Please do not purchase if you want the hedging installed outside this area. If you do live outside the area, then please give us a call on 01942 604976 and we can see if it’s possible to do this.