Does the hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) grow quickly?

Yes it is quite fast growing,approx 45cm p.a.

Does the hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) grow quickly?
Yes! As long as you prepare the ground well and prevent competition from weeds and other plants, especially when the hawthorns are young.





We planted 2 year old plants, whips, about 5 inches apart; well now 6 years later they would be at least 8 feet high if not kept cut back! And that was after cutting them down on planting, to make them bushy.





Brilliant trees, they are native, have attractive foliage, flowers are pretty and great for bees %26amp; other insects, berries pretty and good for the birds. 10 out of 10!!!
Reply:Yes it is also known as quick thorn.
Reply:Yes.


It slows down as it gets older, but to begin with it fairly romps away.
Reply:It grows approx 45cm per year.
Reply:The whips will take about 2 years to get establilshed without too much growth, then in year 3 they will romp away and grow 40-50cm a year. :-)