Hawthorn, Crataegus azarolus, is a deciduous fruit bearing tree, member of the Rosaceae family that grows up to 15m in height. The Hawthorn has long been cultivated for its edible fruits though it is now going out of favor. the plant believed to have originated in the Orient, it is found throughout the Mediterranean where the fruit tree requires little care once it is established. This Hawthorn a hardy specimen with, frost, strong wind and atmospheric pollution tolerance.


The Hawthorn tree is a very easily grown plant that prefers a well-drained, moist, loamy soil but is not at all fussy. It can happily grow in acid, neutral or alkaline soils. A position in full sun is best when plants are being grown for their fruit but it can grow in semi-shade. Once established also tolerates drought.

All Hawthorns are characterized by their thorny branches and small fruits sometime known as haws.They hybridize freely with other members of the genus. Flowers are hermaphrodite, appear in June and have an unpleasant smell.

Hawthorn Fruit

Fruit ripens in early to mid autumn, taste apple-like and it is similar in structure to other Hawthorne. A nut-like carpel surrounded by a fragrant, sugary yet acid flesh and covered with an orange-red to yellow skin. It is a useful tree specimen that could be considered in the back yard garden.

Hawthorn Propagation Methods

Propagation is by seeds and they are best sown as soon as they ripe in autumn. Seedling trees take from 5 – 8 years before they start bearing fruit, though grafted trees will often do so within 3 years from planting. Hawthorns are well-known in herbal folk medicine as a heart tonic. They are especially indicated in the treatment of weak heart combined with high blood pressure, but it is necessary to be used for prolonged period of time to be effective. It is taken as a tea or a tincture.

Crataegus azarolus, hawthorn

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