Crataegus laevigata (block form / screening hedge)

Crataegus laevigata block format is a classic and very resistant solution for creating compact hedges or natural delimitation screens. Thanks to its dense branching and rich foliage, it provides both visual protection and a decorative appearance throughout the year.

Main features

• Form: regularly cut into a compact block with a dense structure

• Height at maturity: 2–4 m (depending on cuts)

• Width: 1.5–2 m

• Foliage: intense green, turns reddish-yellow in autumn

• Flowers: white or pale pink, very decorative in spring

• Fruits: red, autumn, also attractive to birds

• Growth: average

• Longevity: very big

Advantages in block format

• Ensure privacy and protection in the long term

• Support frequent cuts and keeps its compact shape

• It is very resistant to cold, wind and pollution

• Natural thorns provide additional protection (ideal for fences)

• Suitable for private gardens, public spaces and rural or urban areas

Planting conditions and care

• Exposure: sun or partial shade

• Soil: it prefers fertile, well-drained soils, but adapts easily

• Watering: moderate, more intense in the first years after planting

• Pruning: 1–2 times a year to maintain the block shape

Crataegus laevigata block format is an excellent choice if you want a hedge natural, robust and elegant, with decorative value in all seasons.