English Hawthorn – Crataegus laevigata 60 Seeds | Hardy Flowering Tree | Non-GMO Showy Spring Blooms | Edible Red Haws | Hedge & Wildlife Tree

Grow your own English Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata), a hardy and versatile small flowering tree prized for its profuse spring bloom 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 branching structure.

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

English Hawthorn is extremely adaptable and tolerant of cold, heat, drought, and urban conditions. Its thorny stems make it ideal for hedging, boundary plantings, privacy screens, and natural security barriers. It can also be pruned into a formal hedge or trained as bonsai.

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

This 60-seed pack is perfect for hedge rows, wildlife gardens, and larger landscape plantings.

You will receive:
✔️ 60 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 (responds well 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. Extended cold treatment is essential for successful germination.