Hawthorn bonsai (29)

Presentation

Hawthorn bonsai (Crataegus monogyna), a broadleaf tree growing wild in our countryside, here 44 cm tall with a movemented trunk at the base and already fissured bark. The 7 cm nebari gives visual stability to the whole composition, while the canopy stays compact and neatly divided into pads. Ideal for anyone growing outdoors and looking for a deciduous species with spring blossom.

Technical details

• Botanical species: Crataegus monogyna (common hawthorn)
• Style: movemented trunk with asymmetrical canopy
• Height of the plant alone: 44 cm
• Nebari: 7 cm
• Pot: cloud shape, 31 x 25 x h. 9.5 cm
• Pot material: ivory glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 7 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun or partial shade
• Care level: medium

How to care for it

Hawthorn lives outdoors all year round and copes well with winter cold: keep it in a bright spot with a few hours of direct sun, preferably shaded during the hottest hours of July and August. With a pot just 9.5 cm deep the substrate dries out quickly, so in summer you should check the water even twice a day, while in winter watering becomes far less frequent. Always water until you see it running out of the drainage holes.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant I receive the one in the photograph?

Yes, this hawthorn bonsai is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the very tree that will be sent. As it is a living, deciduous plant, the foliage may look different on delivery due to growth, pruning, pinching or the normal seasonal cycle.

How much space does it take up and how much does it weigh?

The cloud pot measures 31 x 25 cm with a height of 9.5 cm, the plant reaches 44 cm and the canopy extends sideways beyond the rim of the pot. Total weight is 7 kg: worth bearing in mind if you plan to place it on a shelf or a lightweight side table.

Can I keep it indoors?

No. The common hawthorn bonsai is an outdoor species that needs its winter rest and the temperature swing between day and night. A balcony, terrace or garden are the right places; indoors it would lose vigour within a few weeks.

What is included

• Hawthorn bonsai (Crataegus monogyna) in an ivory glazed stoneware cloud pot 31 x 25 x h. 9.5 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and characteristics)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping