Hawthorn

Viburnum lantana

Shrub5×4 mzone 3–13light shade

Profile

Family: Adoxaceae
Habit: Shrub
Height: 5 m
Spread: 4 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 111 years
First yield: after 11 years
Hardiness: zone 3–13
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: very dry – moist
pH: 5.3 – 8.6
Synonyms: Wayfaringtree, Cottonner

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal1 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Growing

Hawthorn prefers sunny to partially shaded locations with well-drained, humus-rich soil. Regular but moderate watering is important, especially in summer. Propagation is done by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in late winter. Fertilizing with compost or manure can be done in autumn. It does not tolerate drought well.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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