Crataegus monogyna - Hawthorn, May Blossom

Crataegus monogyna: Hawthorn, May: M, N, P, B, *, May – June

NATIVE TREE growing to 6m (20ft) by 4m (13ft) in ten years. Often found in hedgerow, but flowers best in a sunny position. Tolerant of all soils (though not waterlogged), and produces nectar which gives rise to almond-flavoured honey. Hawthorn berries are rated by herbalists as a ‘Food for the Heart’; a medicine par excellence which has been borne out by modern research, being useful for all conditions of the heart and circulatory system (prolonged use being both safe and recommended). We should all have this tree growing in our gardens so that we can later in the season, pick the fruit to eat raw or cooked, make pies, jams or delicious fruit-cake. The leaves can be dried to make a China tea substitute.
Our trees have been propagated from wild seed found on strong, healthy trees locally. Although not pollinated by bees (as with Rubus species, it does provide good quality forage for all bees). Produces POLLEN & NECTAR and is noted for attracting wildlife, particularly many insects.
SEEDLING pot grown 10-20cm £3.50

Suitable as transplants for the ORGANIC system of growing