Hawthorn Bare Root Hedging

Crataegus monogyna is a classic native British hedging plant prized for its stunning spring blossom, wildlife value, and hardy nature. Available as bare root hedging in bundles of 25 plants, 60-90cm tall. Available November to April during the optimal bare root planting season.

Why Choose Hawthorn?

Hawthorn creates a traditional British hedgerow with masses of nectar-rich white flowers in spring that signal warmer, longer days. By autumn, the hedge produces bright red haw berries rich in antioxidants, providing essential food for migrating birds such as redwings, fieldfares, and thrushes, as well as small mammals. The dense, thorny foliage makes fantastic nesting shelter for many bird species and provides excellent security for boundaries.

Value to Wildlife

Common hawthorn can support hundreds of other species. It is the food plant for caterpillars of moths, including the hawthorn, orchard ermine, pear leaf blister, rhomboid tortrix, light emerald, lackey, vapourer, fruitlet-mining tortrix, small eggar and lappet moths. Its flowers are eaten by dormice and provide nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects. The haws are rich in antioxidants and are eaten by migrating birds, such as redwings, fieldfares and thrushes, as well as small mammals. The dense, thorny foliage makes fantastic nesting shelter for many species of bird.

Planting & Care

Plant 3-5 per metre for a dense hedge. Thrives in most soils and full sun to partial shade. Water well after planting and mulch to retain moisture. Trim once yearly after flowering to maintain shape. See our comprehensive planting guide for step-by-step instructions.

What You'll Receive

25 bare root plants, 60-90cm tall, carefully lifted and packed for optimal establishment. Bare root delivery is our most sustainable option—lighter packaging, lower carbon footprint, and healthier root systems that establish faster than pot-grown alternatives.