Big Deal Hawthorn Hedging Bare Root 100/125cm x 500 Delivery from November

Hawthorn Hedging Bare Root 125–150cm

Tall, Ready-to-Establish Native Hedging with Thorny Growth and Wildlife Value

This 125–150cm tall bare root Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) offers a quick-impact start to your native hedge. Already well-formed and above knee height, these plants are ideal for creating a dense, secure barrier more rapidly than smaller sizes.

Hawthorn is a classic British hedging plant, known for its tough nature, fast growth, and benefits to wildlife and pollinators. In spring, it bursts with scented white blossom, while autumn sees the formation of red haws – a key food source for birds. Its thorny framework makes it ideal for stock-proofing or natural security.

Key Features

• Supplied Height: 125–150cm tall (bare root, untrimmed)

• Foliage: Deep green, lobed leaves; yellow autumn colour

• Flowers & Fruit: White flowers in spring; red haws in autumn

• Growth Rate: Fast – 40–60cm per year

• Ultimate Height: Up to 4m (can be trimmed lower)

• Form: Bushy, branching, thorny

Planting & Spacing

• Best Time to Plant: November to March (during dormancy)

• Spacing:

  • 3–5 plants per metre in a single row

  • 6–7 plants per metre for a double staggered row

• Soil: Tolerant of poor, chalky, or heavy clay soils

• Light: Full sun or light shade

• Maintenance: Trim annually in late summer to maintain shape and thicken growth

Why Choose This Size?

• Faster results – already well above knee height

• Quick privacy or boundary coverage

• Reduces vulnerability to weeds and pests during establishment

Benefits of Hawthorn Hedges

• Native & wildlife-rich – supports bees, birds, and butterflies

• Natural security – dense and thorny growth deters intruders

• Seasonal beauty – blossom in spring, berries in autumn

• Durable – long-lived, low-maintenance hedging solution

• Blends perfectly into rural or traditional gardens