Crataegus monogyna 'Stricta'

Europe to West Asia.

Upright, columnar.

The shoots of Crataegus monogyna 'Stricta' are spiny, olive green.

The deciduous leaves of the Common hawthorn 'Stricta' are dark green, cut, alternate. Common hawthorn 'Stricta' is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Grey-green, flaking, scale-like bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The white flowers of Common hawthorn 'Stricta' appear in panicles from May to June.

The dark red, round drupes of Crataegus monogyna 'Stricta' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Crataegus monogyna 'Stricta' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Common hawthorn 'Stricta' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Screen, solitary, park, homeopathy, hedge (pruning), topiary, bee pasture, bird food plant

The plant has a medium water requirement.

A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).