Hawthorn growth environment conditions and characteristics

Hawthorn growth environment conditions and requirements

Hawthorn is a common fruit tree that bears sour fruits. It generally grows on the edge of forests or in bushes on hillsides at altitudes of one hundred to one thousand meters. Hawthorn has strong adaptability to the environment and generally prefers to grow in a cool and humid environment.

Hawthorn growth temperature

Hawthorn likes a cool environment and has good cold and heat resistance. The most suitable growth temperature for hawthorn is around 12-15 degrees. The lowest temperature it can generally withstand is around minus 36 degrees, and it can also withstand a high temperature environment of 43.

Hawthorn growth humidity

Hawthorn likes a humid environment and has good drought resistance. It needs less watering during the growing period, once a month is enough. When the hawthorn begins to bear fruit, the frequency of watering needs to be increased and the soil needs to be kept moist.

Hawthorn growing soil

Hawthorn is not very demanding on the soil and is generally more suitable for planting in deep, fertile, loose, well-drained slightly acidic sandy loam. If it rains during planting, it is necessary to apply ferrous sulfate solution to neutralize it.

Hawthorn growth cycle and process

It takes 4 to 5 months for hawthorn fruit to mature. Generally, hawthorn will bloom in May and June in spring, and bear fruit in September and October in autumn. The growth cycle of hawthorn is very long. Generally, hawthorn can continue to bloom and bear fruit within 60 years.