Name: Hawthorn seeds 1kg
Brand: Shanghai Touchhealthy seeds shop
SKU: THT42
Price: 80.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Hawthorn seeds 1kg

No.THT42

High germination hawthorn tree seeds for garden, hedge and landscape planting. Hardy medicinal red berries, easy to cultivate for home orchard growers.High germination hawthorn tree seeds for garden, hedge and landscape planting. Hardy medicinal red berries, easy to cultivate for home orchard growers.

$80.00

Description

Our high-quality hawthorn seeds are collected from fully mature healthy hawthorn fruits with plump kernels and stable germination vitality. Hawthorn is a highly adaptable deciduous fruit tree native to China with outstanding cold resistance. It clusters small white fragrant flowers in late spring, and bears clusters of bright red round berries in autumn. The fruits can be eaten fresh, made into preserves and used as traditional medicinal materials.

Hawthorn trees can safely overwinter outdoors in most northern cold regions. The seeds have deep dormancy and require long-term low-temperature sand stratification to germinate normally. Seed-grown seedlings can produce stable fruiting in 3–5 years. Widely used for orchard economic cultivation, courtyard protective hedge planting, roadside landscape greening, hillside ecological restoration and hobby bonsai styling. It adapts to various soil types, only requiring well-drained conditions; waterlogged low-lying land and heavy clay soil must be avoided to prevent root rot. Daily maintenance mainly includes full sunlight supply, regular pruning for dense hedge shape, basic pest control and winter protection for young saplings. It is a multi-purpose tree integrating fruit harvest, medicinal value, flowering ornamental effect and windbreak protection.

Planting Instructions

Soil Preparation
Mix ordinary garden soil, river sand and a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer to form loose breathable loam. Avoid sticky compact soil with poor drainage performance.
Seed Pre-treatment
Completely remove pulp and clean hard seed shells, soak seeds in warm water for 48 hours. Then conduct 90–120 days cold moist sand stratification under 2–5°C environment to break deep dormancy. This step is critical for effective germination.
Sowing Method
Bury stratified seeds 2–3 cm deep in moist substrate, cover fine soil and gently compact the surface. Reserve enough spacing for seedling growth and later transplanting.
Germination Condition
Keep soil slightly moist without standing water, constant temperature 15–25°C. Seeds will germinate intensively in the next spring after stratification. Do not frequently dig the soil to avoid damaging tender radicles.
Daily Maintenance
Place seedlings under full sunlight all year round; reduce watering largely during winter dormancy. Trim overgrown branches annually to maintain neat tree shape or dense hedge effect. Young seedlings need mulch covering for anti-freezing in extremely cold winters.

Specification

Plant Name: Chinese Hawthorn
Botanical Name: Crataegus pinnatifida
Plant Type: Ultra Cold Hardy Deciduous Perennial Fruit Tree
Mature Height: 3–6 Meters
Fruiting Period: Autumn annually, seedlings bear fruit in 3–5 years
Germination Temperature: 15–25°C
Growing Temperature: -30°C ~ 35°C
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Soil: Well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline loam soil
Planting Difficulty: Moderate
Core Features: Super strong cold resistance, edible and medicinal berries, thorny branches suitable for protective hedges, excellent bonsai stock

FAQ

Q1: Can hawthorn survive severe cold winter outdoors?

A1: Adult hawthorn trees have extremely strong cold resistance and can withstand northern frigid winters safely; only newly planted young seedlings need simple cold protection.

Q2: Is long-term cold stratification necessary for hawthorn seeds?

A2: Yes, hawthorn seed dormancy is very deep. Without low-temperature stratification, the germination rate will be extremely low or no germination at all.

Q3: Does hawthorn need adequate sunlight?

A3: Full direct sunlight is best. Long-term shade will lead to sparse flowering, few fruits and thin tree vigor.

Q4: What are the main planting taboos?

A4: Long-term soil waterlogging causes root rot; insufficient pruning leads to overly dense branches and poor ventilation.

Q5: Suitable for beginner gardeners?

A5: Suitable for patient growers. The key points are completing full long-term cold stratification before sowing, keeping soil well drained and sufficient sunlight supply.

Hawthorn seeds 1kg

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