Is the hawthorn tree a shade or sun-loving plant?

Does the hawthorn tree prefer shade or sun?

The hawthorn tree is a sun-loving plant. The plant is more suitable for growing in an environment with sufficient light. Only sufficient light can promote the growth, development and fruiting of the hawthorn tree. It is also beneficial to increase the yield of fruit trees, making the fruit more colorful and having higher nutritional value.

Hawthorn tree basking in the sun

The hawthorn tree has high requirements for light. The plant is very photophilic and has high requirements for the length and intensity of light. The best daily light time is more than 6-8 hours.

The hawthorn tree can be exposed to the sun and is a light-loving tree species, but it is also very adaptable and can adapt to environments with poor lighting conditions. Just be careful not to expose it to strong sunlight in the summer.

Hawthorn tree growth habits

Hawthorn tree is a shallow-rooted tree species. The plant prefers a warm and well-lit growing environment. The plant bears fruit early and has a long lifespan. The suitable temperature for growth is 25-27℃. It likes a growing environment with sufficient water and light, and requires an annual rainfall of about 500-700 mm.

Although hawthorn trees are shade-tolerant to a certain extent, they also cannot lack sunlight. Usually, hawthorn trees should be planted in sunny places to avoid excessive shading. The plant has strong adaptability and will grow and develop well even if planted in thin land on mountainous areas.