English Hawthorn Fruit Seeds

Key Features:

• Produces clusters of edible red haws traditionally used in teas, syrups, and preserves

• Displays showy white blossoms in spring followed by colorful berries

• Excellent for hedges, windbreaks, and wildlife-friendly landscapes

• Cold-hardy and adaptable, tolerating various soils and climates

• Non-GMO seeds

Specifications

• Seed Name: English Hawthorn

• Botanical Name: Crataegus monogyna

• Plant Type: Deciduous Small Tree / Large Shrub

• USDA Zones: 4–8

• Mature Height: 15–30 ft

• Fruit Color: Red (Haws)

• Flower Color: White clusters

• Planting Season: Spring or Fall

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-draining loam, clay, or chalk; tolerates poor soils

• Water Needs: Low to Moderate

• Germination: Requires warm and cold stratification

• Thorns: Present along branches

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

Planting Guide

1. Stratification Required:

   • Keep seeds warm in moist sand for 60 days

   • Then refrigerate for 90–120 days

2. Sowing Depth:

   • Plant seeds 1/4–1/2 inch deep in well-draining soil.

3. Watering:

   • Maintain even moisture during germination.

4. Light:

   • Seedlings prefer bright indirect light, outdoor planting in full sun is ideal.

5. Transplanting:

   • Move outdoors after frost risk is gone and roots are established.