Replacing hawthorns close to house? - Ask Extension
There are three young English hawthorn trees in this spot (mixed with native snowberry). I would like to remove this invasive species and replace with...
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Replacing hawthorns close to house? #868026
Asked May 11, 2024, 5:07 PM EDT
There are three young English hawthorn trees in this spot (mixed with native snowberry). I would like to remove this invasive species and replace with natives like serviceberry or black hawthorn. But they are pretty close to the house (6'-12' away) and to each other. What would be the appropriate spacing for black hawthorn or serviceberry?
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
Serviceberry needs at least 1/2 day full sun.
Plant in well-draining soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0.
Provide additional water during dry spells or drought. They are slow-growing. Allow 12-15 feet for serviceberries to grow out, adjusting spacing for variety or pruning. They can be pruned to shorten.
Black hawthorn grows 13 x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 13ft. It needs no care except for an annual cut back, with very stout gloves. If left unchecked, it can produce suckers both upwards and outwards which may become a nuisance. Blackthorn is a fast-growing hedge and can grow well in most soil types, except for very waterlogged soil.
Plant in well-draining soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0.
Provide additional water during dry spells or drought. They are slow-growing. Allow 12-15 feet for serviceberries to grow out, adjusting spacing for variety or pruning. They can be pruned to shorten.
Black hawthorn grows 13 x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 13ft. It needs no care except for an annual cut back, with very stout gloves. If left unchecked, it can produce suckers both upwards and outwards which may become a nuisance. Blackthorn is a fast-growing hedge and can grow well in most soil types, except for very waterlogged soil.
