Hawthorn (Crateagus monogyna)
Hawthorn
An erect, many-branched shrub, up to six metres tall. The stems have numerous small branchlets armed with spines and thorns up to 25mm long. The leaves are variable, triangular to ovate and coarsely serrated. It forms white, cream or pink scented flowers in clusters at the branchlets ends, which are followed by clusters of shiny red berries.
Treatment methods
- Dig out small plants.
- Cut stump and treat with Escort at label rates; or Grazon at 100ml/L water; or Tordon 50ml/L water.
- Spray: Escort at label rates.
