Is hawthorn good for hedging?

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Is hawthorn good for hedging?
Yes but remember its not evergreen and ofcourse has lots of thorns. If you want an all year round screen then go for Pyracantha, which is very similar but evergreen or for even more colour Photinia Red Robin.
Reply:Yes ! It is slow growing and once established you get blossom and nice red berries, trim it so it's wider at the bottom than at the top so it won't be bare above the roots, it's hardy and needs very little attention, and is recommended by the police and insurance companies as a good intruder deterrent.
Reply:yes

its hardy and grows well

also thorny so gives a bit of protection
Reply:yes very much so.....here is a site for you to look at...it will help you to decide which type of hawthorne you want to get......





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good luck with your choice.....
Reply:Absolutely perfect!

The Crataegus Monogyna suits most soils, blossoms well and great as an autumnal food source for birdlife. Its thorny presence will also deter intruders but will need trimming to maintainits elegant appearance
Reply:It creates an effective physical barrier when established and looks great in spring but is bare throughout the winter. Would you consider mixing in a few hollies or the odd yew so there are patches of foliage all year?
Reply:yes it is , it's spiky branches will keep out all unwanted visitors. just be carefull when you trim it.
Reply:Yes, but it's thorns are vicious!
Reply:Mix it with beech and it will keep all undesirables at bay and be nice on the eye
Reply:Forms a great hedge -I know I once went head first through one after coming off a motorcycle. Bit prickly though
Reply:yes it is.
Reply:looses leaves in winter , pretty flowers in may , berries in autumn , and jolly prickly - keeps the sheep and other intruders out . getting a bit late to plant - but ok for week or two . ones self would trim roots and stems by about a third . and don't give them any compost - they like it rough ! give roots 24hr soaking b4 planting.
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