Bareroot Crataegus monogyna ( Irish Whitethorn) 1/1 60-90cm

Planting & Position

• Planting season:

  • Bareroot plants must be planted November to March while dormant.

• Light:

  • Thrives in full sun or partial shade.

  • Perfect for exposed rural or coastal sites.

• Soil:

  • Extremely tolerant: grows in clay, chalk, loam, limestone, peat, or sandy soils.

  • Withstands dry, poor, or stony ground once established.

  • Avoid only deep waterlogging.

• Spacing for hedging:

  • Plant 3–5 plants per metre.

  • For a thick, stock-proof hedge, use a double staggered row (rows 40 cm apart).

• Best use:

  • Rural boundary hedges

  • Stock-proof fencing

  • Mixed native hedgerows

  • Wildlife corridors

  • Coastal and exposed landscapes

Care & Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water well at planting.

  • Keep soil moist in the first season; afterwards whitethorn is highly drought tolerant.

• Mulching:

  • Apply bark or compost after planting to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

• Feeding:

  • Usually not necessary; optional light feeding with a general-purpose fertiliser in spring.

• Pruning:

  • Trim in late summer (August–September) to thicken the hedge.

  • Whitethorn responds very well to clipping and forms a dense barrier.

  • Can also be pruned harder during winter to shape or rejuvenate.

• Hardiness:

  • One of the hardiest native hedging plants.

  • Tolerates exposure, wind, frost, and salt air.

Seasonal Interest & Uses

• Spring:

  • Masses of scented white blossom, loved by bees and pollinators.

• Summer:

  • Dense green foliage forming a secure, thorny hedge.

• Autumn:

  • Heavy crops of red berries (haws), excellent food for birds.

• Winter:

  • Strong thorny structure remains, ideal for security and shelter.

• Growth rate:

  • Fast: 30–60 cm per year.

• Wildlife value:

  • One of the best native species for biodiversity.

  • Provides food, nectar, nesting sites, shelter, and overwintering habitat.

In Summary:

Bareroot Crataegus monogyna (Irish Whitethorn) 60–90 cm is a superb native hedging choice for tough sites and natural landscapes. Fast-growing, extremely hardy, and rich in wildlife value, it forms a dense, secure hedge perfect for rural boundaries, farms, and gardens needing a strong, attractive natural screen. Plant between November and March, prune yearly, and enjoy a reliable hedge for decades.

• Size
  b/r 1/1 60-90cm

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