Crataegus monogyna - Biancospino

the crataegus monogyna(biancospino) is a shrub or small caducifoglia tree typical of rural landscapes and natural hedges. It is highly appreciated for the white spring flowering and for the decorative red fruits (corner), which persist long and favor biodiversity.

thanks to the presence of thorns and the great rusticity, it is ideal for defensive hedges, bells and renaturalization projects.

• Type: shrub / caduct tree
• height: 3–6 m
• exposure: sun, half shade
• land: adaptable
• rusticity: very high
• flowering: spring
• flower color: white
• fruit: red berries
• use: natural hedges, defensive, biodiversity

autochthonous species widespread in Europe, Asia and North Africa, spontaneously present in hedges and forest margins.