Hawthorn Hedging Bare Root 40-60 cm Delivery from November

Hawthorn Hedging Bare Root 40–60cm

Hardy Native Hedge Plants for Wildlife and Security

Hawthorn, or Crataegus monogyna, is a tough, fast-growing native hedging plant valued for its dense thorny growth, wildlife benefits, and year-round interest. Supplied here as bare root plants 40–60cm tall, it’s the perfect size for economical mass planting while establishing quickly into a thick and protective hedge.

This traditional countryside hedging species thrives in almost any soil and provides excellent habitat for birds and pollinators. In spring, it bursts into life with clusters of scented white flowers, followed by red autumn berries (haws) loved by birds. Its spiny branches make it an effective deterrent hedge for boundary protection.

Key Features

• Supplied Height: 40–60cm (bare root)

• Foliage: Deciduous; deeply lobed green leaves turn yellow in autumn

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

• Mature Height: 3–4m (can be maintained lower)

• Form: Bushy, branching with natural thorns

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK

Planting & Spacing

• Best Time to Plant: November to March (bare root season)

• Spacing:

  • 3–5 plants per metre in a single row

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

• Soil: Any well-drained soil; tolerant of chalk, clay, or poor soils

• Position: Full sun or part shade

• Maintenance: Clip annually to shape and encourage density

Why Choose Hawthorn for Hedging?

• UK native – supports hundreds of insect, bird, and mammal species

• Thorny, secure barrier – ideal for keeping out unwanted visitors

• Seasonal interest – flowers in spring, berries in autumn

• Durable and long-lived – perfect for rural and urban boundaries

• Great for mixed native hedges with blackthorn, hazel, dog rose, and more

Ideal For

• Wildlife gardens and conservation planting

• Field boundaries and countryside restoration

• Natural, rustic-style hedging

• Security hedging due to thorny branches