Whitethorn
Whitethorn
Crataegus Monogyna or Whitethorn, while listed last, it needs no introduction, extensively planted in rural Ireland as fast growing thorny stock proof hedging, tolerant of exposed sites and wide range of fertile soil types, it has stood the test of time for generations. For domestic, non-farming sites, it can be mixed with green beech, to provide cover in winter.
Farmer customers feedback, tends to prefer plants one/two year old, with min height two to three feet, …60-90cm, as smaller plants tend to get lost/chocked in the inevitable grass and weeds, taller plants requires additional cost planting,
suggest plant double row four to six per metre, all should be cut back at some stage in first or second year, to ensure branch filling out at base.
This is a plant that sells in large quantities, with a wide number of grades and qualities on the market. Mainly available bareroot, November to March, potted also available…at a price.
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