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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: Palustris on November 17, 2006, 11:28:08

Title: Hawthorn variety?
Post by: Palustris on November 17, 2006, 11:28:08
The picture on the right is a standard haw taken from our hedgerow. The ones on the left are from a tall tree in the garden which I must have planted at some time, from its position. The difference in fruit size is staggering. anyone any knowledge of a large fruited Hawthorn? It is not Pual's Double Scarlet, that is elsewhere in the garden.
Title: Re: Hawthorn variety?
Post by: saddad on November 17, 2006, 17:58:26
Short answer no, but if you know where I can get a midland red (flowered) hawthorn...
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Title: Re: Hawthorn variety?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on November 18, 2006, 08:57:59
My allotment site. There are about two or three, and the only time I can spot them among the multitude of hawthorns is when they're in flower. What's the best way to propagate them; do they come easily from cuttings?
Title: Re: Hawthorn variety?
Post by: Palustris on November 18, 2006, 09:22:21
Hawthorns are either grown from seed (sown as soon as the fruit turns red) if they are species or grafted onto straight C. monogynus if forms like Paul's Scarlet.
Title: Re: Hawthorn variety?
Post by: saddad on November 18, 2006, 09:54:26
Same here Rob, keep saying I will mark one when itis in flower and go back for some cuttings at the end of the year!
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Title: Re: Hawthorn variety?
Post by: Palustris on November 18, 2006, 17:51:56
They do not root from cuttings so you are wasting your time!
Title: Re: Hawthorn variety?
Post by: saddad on November 18, 2006, 19:21:15
Well at least I haven't wasted my time then.... will get a refresher in grafting...
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Title: Re: Hawthorn variety?
Post by: Palustris on November 19, 2006, 11:04:50
Saddle graft appears to be the recommended.