Glastonbury thorn

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A rounded deciduous tree about 10m tall, with thorny stems and glossy, deeply lobed leaves. This cultivar comes into leaf early in mild winters, and sometimes also produces an early flush of white flowers, which are smaller than those produced in the main flowering period in late spring. These are followed by dark red berries in autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Glastonbury thorn (Crataegus monogyna 'Biflora')
Genus: Crataegus
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Glastonbury thorn pictures

Distribution of Glastonbury thorn

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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 Glastonbury thorn

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Glastonbury thorn care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Little 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

Propagate by seed or grafting in winter

Growing

Grow in any (not waterlogged) soil in full sun or part shade. Useful specimen trees for town, coastal or exposed gardens. Use for wildlife hedging. See hawthorn cultivation for further advice

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