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You'll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed in the product grid. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you're willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.
For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section.
For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section.
For established Hawthorn hedges that need a hard prune, trimming in late winter when the plant is dormant is ideal. If you’re cutting back annually, you can do this in late summer or early autumn, or leave it until winter. Pruning Hawthorn in late summer avoids disrupting birds during nesting season, but while it’ll encourage more flowers the following year, it may also affect the number of haws.
For newly planted hedges, new or long shoots can be trimmed in early summer to encourage a fuller look, but be mindful of any nesting birds.
If you want a more informal aesthetic, you can even skip pruning hawthorn or cut it back once a year to let its haws develop and provide bountiful nutrients for birds, insects and mammals.
Everything you need to know about your delivery: Free delivery - this is available on all orders when you reach a minimum order value. Details are in the delivery information table below. Current delivery times: within 7 working days. *Some trees and troughs can be up to 14 days.
| Product Type | Standard Delivery Charge | Minimum Order Values (inc VAT) for FREE Delivery |
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| All Items (Excluding Root Balls and Pleached Trees) | £9.98 delivery charge (orders up to £250) | Orders of £250 and over - FREE |
| Root Balls | £29.99 delivery charge (orders up to £250) | Orders of £250 and over - FREE |
| Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | £450 delivery charge (orders up to £1500) | Orders of £1500 and over - FREE |
Premium Delivery – Choose a day that suits you for your delivery. If premium delivery is available on the products you’ve chosen, simply select this option at checkout. For an additional £16.00, you can choose a specific date to have your order delivered. This means orders less than £250 will pay the applicable delivery fee plus £16 and orders above £250 only £16.00.
For full delivery information, including area exceptions, see our delivery page.
Hawthorn Hedge Crataegus monogyna
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Hawthorn hedging is a fast-growing, deciduous native hedge plant, also known as May Flower, Quickthorn, or by its Latin name Crataegus monogyna. It is a popular component of native hedgerows and a haven for wildlife..
Read more- Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal, clay or chalk soils, full sun to semi shade and inland, coastal or exposed sites
- Growth Rate: Fast growing, expect 40-60cm per year
- Height: Easily maintained at 1-5m
- Bare root plants are shown in winter dormancy as a single bare root and a bundle for comparison. Please note if ordering 1 x bare root, this will be a single plant not a bundle unless shown as a multibuy item.
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Free Delivery On All Orders Over £250*
£9.98 Standard Delivery Below £250
£29.99 Standard Delivery Below £250 (Root Balls)
*Excludes Pleached trees
Choose Hawthorn Hedge root types
What are root types?Root types explained.
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Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
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Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
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Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
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Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.
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