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planting Rowan Sorbus aucuparia and cultivars Berries and autumn colour Native and wildlife gardens Hawthorn Hawthorn (Crataegus) Crataegus monogyna  and Crataegus media  are traditionally used in hedging, but blossom-rich species listed by the RHS as trees that support pollinators , including crab apple and hawthorn Favour UK natives where possible:  Trees like rowan, hawthorn, and birch support a wider range of local For maximum wildlife benefit, choose berry- and blossom-rich trees like Rowan ( Sorbus aucuparia ), Hawthorn

Companion Tree Key Benefit Best Suited For Hawthorn High wildlife value Native hedgerows, mixed planting Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) Hawthorn is one of the most reliable native trees to grow alongside Rowan Prioritise native species - Native trees such as hawthorn, field maple, and silver birch are well-suited Native trees such as Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), Silver Birch (Betula pendula), Field Maple (Acer

storey Field Maple Acer campestre UK native, autumn colour, and resilience Windbreak or native hedge Hawthorn Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) Beloved by wildlife, Hawthorn provides May blossom and autumn haws, along Bowhayes tip:  Try hawthorn as a wildlife hedge or underplanting for large mature beech specimens. 8. where dense shade persists Blend native with ornamental  – Combine UK natives like Field Maple and Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) Height & Spread : Reaches 5-6m, making it manageable in a small garden. Uses : In folklore, hawthorn symbolized protection and was thought to keep out bad spirits. From hawthorn to crab apple, each of these trees brings not only seasonal interest but a true sense of

. ✔ Maximum 70% hawthorn And at least four other native species  for BN11. ✔ Plant between November and usually 6 per metre) Plants offset  rather than in straight opposing lines Species mix For BN11: Max 70% hawthorn Print or Save) Double-staggered row 5–7 plants per metre Native species only Plant Nov–March Max 70% hawthorn

Hawthorn-Base Hedge Pack: Timeless Elegance, Ultimate Security Looking to create a sound barrier or enhance Our Hawthorn-Based Hedge Pack is the answer. It combines robust Hawthorn with native species, offering not only security but also an attractive landscape Featuring sturdy Hawthorn and native species like Hazel, Field Maple, Dog Rose, and Crab Apple, it ensures

Suited For Amelanchier Amelanchier lamarckii Blossom and autumn foliage Understorey and small gardens Hawthorn Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) This native tree offers pollinator-friendly spring blossom and crimson Hazel Deep red foliage of a Japanese Maple tree in soft light Holly Birch Hornbeam Lilac Amelanchier Hawthorn Trees that share similar light and soil preferences—such as rowan, hawthorn, amelanchier, birch, and

Wildlife-friendly gardens Dogwood Cornus kousa  / C. alba Summer bracts and winter stem colour Seasonal interest Hawthorn Hawthorn ( Crataegus spp. ) A native favourite with frothy spring blossom and autumn haws that feed birds Crab Apple Flowering Cherry Magnolia Japanese Maple Rowan Dogwood Hawthorn Hornbeam Lilac Spindle Frequently Crab apples, hawthorns, and flowering cherries often bloom in a similar spring window, offering a beautiful

To enhance this role, pair magnolias with long-flowering companions such as hawthorn or crab apple. Hawthorn , excellent for blossom and shelter. Final Thoughts Magnolia trees may not be wildlife powerhouses like native oaks or hawthorn, but they

Blossoms from hawthorn, blackthorn and native trees feed pollinators in spring. Typical ball-park figures per metre: Plants:  £5–£7 Native hedge packs (hawthorn, blackthorn, hazel, Common native hedge species include: Hawthorn (quickthorn) Blackthorn Hazel Field maple Dogwood Dog rose Example BN11-compliant mixes Thorny, stock-proof mix 70% hawthorn 30% blackthorn Wildlife-rich mix 50% hawthorn 20% blackthorn 10% hazel 10% field maple 10% dog rose Mixed native hedge 40% hawthorn

Environmental Stress:  Young oak trees  or hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)  often drop leaves in heatwaves Rusts:  Affect willows , poplars (Populus spp.) , and hawthorn , producing orange spots.

Hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna ):  Generally low-maintenance but benefits from compost in nutrient-poor 10: Mature Maintenance Pruning: Established trees like field maple ( Acer campestre ) or ornamental hawthorn Hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna ):  Keep an eye out for fire blight, a bacterial infection that can spread