Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta'
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A smaller form of hawthorn, reaching only around 2.5m high, and without thorns. This deciduous shrub has an upright habit and glossy dark green leaves, and produces fragrant, creamy white flowers in spring and dark red berries in autumn and winter. A good choice for dense hedging and for smaller gardens
Scientific classification
- Species
- Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta' (Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta')
- Genus
- Crataegus
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta'
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Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta' care guide
- Deep watering in dry heat, natural rainfall sufficient once shrub established well
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering in dry heat, natural rainfall sufficient once shrub established well
Fertilizing
FertilizingOrganic compost dressing applied one single time each early spring year
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by grafting in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in any (not waterlogged) soil in full sun or part shade. Useful specimen trees for town, coastal or exposed gardens. See hawthorn cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, honey fungus, crown gall, silver leaf, Powdery mildews and leaf spots
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, aphids and gall mites
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