Sign Up
Click on links below to jump to that question.
- Q.How To Thicken Hawthorn Hedge - I planted hawthorn whips to creat a hedge all around my garden last spring. It has grown well but quite ...
- Q.My Hawthorn (Rosea Flore Pleno) Is Covered In Lichen - I wonder if there is treatment available to help this tree? It is planted in a stoney area and has ...
- Q.The Leaves On Our Pauls Scarlett Appear To Be Wilting – They Are Drooping And Curling At The Edges - There is a clematis climbing through it and a string of battery operated lights. Could either of these be damaging ...
- Q.If Mature 8’ X 8’ Silver Thorn In Full Sun Is Cut Back To 4’x4’, Will It Live? - Headgear after least 10 yrs old , trunk and branched at 4’ height are 1-2.5” thick. I doubt there will ...
- Q.Hawthorn Tree With Very Few Leaves And Mildew - Hi, I have a beautiful English Hawthorn Tree with mildew and very few leaves. It is suggested I prune offending ...
- Q.I Have A 20 Year Od Hawthorn Tree. Ladt Two Years, Most Flowers Ever. NO Berries Either Year. Why? - Leaves have black spots
- Q.Last Fall The Hawthorne Shrubs Started Losing Leaves Around The Bottom. I Cut Them Back. Now As Spring Approaches There Is No Si - gn that there is new growth. Leaves do not appear to be diseased.
Asked by
KBKB on
May 7, 2020
Leicestershire, UKQ.How To Thicken Hawthorn Hedge
I planted hawthorn whips to creat a hedge all around my garden last spring. It has grown well but quite a few are very spindly and top heavy, consequently they are bowing over. Should I prune now (May) or do I need to wait? Many thanks in advance
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 11, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This needs to be done during dormancy so as not to cause any damage. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/pruning-hawthorn-trees.htm
Was this answer useful?00
Join Us -
Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
- Asked by
Anonymous on
March 12, 2021Q.My Hawthorn (Rosea Flore Pleno) Is Covered In Lichen
I wonder if there is treatment available to help this tree? It is planted in a stoney area and has been a bit poorly for a couple of years. All the branches are covered in tufts of Lichen. Sorry I can't send a photo but hope you can give me some help.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 13, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Lichens and trees most often enjoy a symbiotic relationship. However, if there is a noticeable overgrowth of lichen, it may mean that the tree is either under some kind of distress or that it is simply very old.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htm
You may want to consider moving the tree to a different location. Here's an article about the best conditions for growing Hawthorns: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-hawthorn-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 30, 2021Q.The Leaves On Our Pauls Scarlett Appear To Be Wilting – They Are Drooping And Curling At The Edges
There is a clematis climbing through it and a string of battery operated lights. Could either of these be damaging the tree?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 5, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The clematis could be shading the leaves from getting full sun. It really isn't advisable to let vines grow up a tree. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/do-vines-harm-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-hawthorn-trees.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 15, 2021Q.If Mature 8’ X 8’ Silver Thorn In Full Sun Is Cut Back To 4’x4’, Will It Live?
Headgear after least 10 yrs old , trunk and branched at 4’ height are 1-2.5” thick. I doubt there will be any leaves left after cutting back to 4’x4’
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 28, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It is considered invasive in some areas, so it has a will to live. It can be hard pruned if it gets out of control. It is best to shape it by removing selective branches rather than shortening all the branches.
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/elaeagnus-pungens/
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/shrubs/silverthorn.htmlWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
September 21, 2021Q.Hawthorn Tree With Very Few Leaves And Mildew
Hi, I have a beautiful English Hawthorn Tree with mildew and very few leaves. It is suggested I prune offending branches and spray with anti fungal and also to apply ammonium sulphate. Can you tell me whether this is correct and what time of year to do this? and if you have any other suggestions such as additional feeding Much obliged Ruth hopkins
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 5, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You don't need to cut off any limbs. This year, remove all the fallen leaves and destroy. Next year apply a fungicide at bud break and every 10 days during wet weather. Stop spraying when weather gets dry.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-english-hawthorn-trees.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Heffron1 on
October 2, 2021
Cincinnati ohioQ.I Have A 20 Year Od Hawthorn Tree. Ladt Two Years, Most Flowers Ever. NO Berries Either Year. Why?
Leaves have black spots
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 4, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see what damage is there to assess it.
It sounds like the shrub has an infection. There are many diseases that plague this shrub. Here is an article that will help you to grow the tree, and within are links to common illnesses to the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-hawthorn-trees.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 4, 2022Q.Last Fall The Hawthorne Shrubs Started Losing Leaves Around The Bottom. I Cut Them Back. Now As Spring Approaches There Is No Si
gn that there is new growth. Leaves do not appear to be diseased.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 7, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Hawthornes are susceptible to several diseases unless you have a resistant variety. They also attract several pests like scale, aphids, lace bugs, and mites. Did you check for insects? Scale can be hard to notice.
Are you fertilizing every other year? It may just be lacking some nutrients. Check your care against these care tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-hawthorn-trees.htm
Was this answer useful?00
Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert
X
Join Us -
Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!