Hawthorn  (Crataegus monogyna)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

This very common tree is widespread throughout Britain and the rest of Europe (2). In Britain it has been planted as a hedgerow plant for centuries, so its natural range is unclear (5).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Hawthorn grows in hedgerows, scrub, thickets and woodlands in a range of habitats; it seems to favour calcareous soils (2), open habitats, heaths and rocky areas (3).

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