English Hawthorn – Crataegus laevigata 240 Seeds | Hardy Flowering Tree | Non-GMO Large Bulk Pack | Showy White Spring Blooms | Edible Red Haws

Grow your own English Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata), a hardy and adaptable small flowering tree prized for its profuse spring blossoms and bright red edible fruits. Native to Europe, India, and North Africa, this deciduous tree or large shrub typically grows 15–20 feet tall with a rounded crown and dense, thorny branching habit.

In mid to late spring, clusters of delicate white five-petaled flowers blanket the tree, creating a beautiful ornamental display that attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. By early fall, vibrant red fruits known as “haws” develop, adding seasonal color and providing essential winter food for birds and wildlife.

English Hawthorn is tolerant of cold, drought, heat, and urban conditions, making it ideal for landscape plantings, street trees, hedgerows, windbreaks, and privacy screens. Its thorny stems make it especially effective as a natural boundary hedge. It also responds well to pruning and can be trained as bonsai.

The edible fruits are commonly used in jellies, jams, syrups, wines, and infused spirits. Young leaves and flower petals are edible when harvested tender in spring.

This 240-seed bulk pack is perfect for large hedge projects, restoration plantings, wildlife habitat gardens, or nursery propagation.

You will receive:
✔️ 240 Crataegus laevigata seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Non-GMO seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: English Hawthorn
Botanical Name: Crataegus laevigata
Plant Type: Small deciduous tree or large shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Watering: Medium
Mature Height: 15–20 feet
Spread: 15–20 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 4–8
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Maintenance: Medium (excellent response to pruning)

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours, then cold stratify for approximately 120 days at 40°F in a moist medium before sowing 1/2 inch deep. Proper cold stratification is essential for breaking seed dormancy.