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Hawthorn

Common weeds

Scientific name
Crataegus monogyna
Description
Deciduous, dense, erect, large shrub to small tree with thorns to 25mm long along and at tips of branchlets. Red berries
Weed category
Regionally controlled
How to indentify
Leaves lobed with toothed edges with veins on lower surface. Flowers small white/pink in clusters at end of branches. Round bright red berries 10mm diameter in Autumn.
How it spreads
  • Birds
  • Animals
  • Water
  • Garden waste
  • Dumped soil
  • Vehicles
  • Sold/retail
Suggested plant replacement

Acacia melanoxylon | Blackwood

Removal methods
Plant specific removal methods

Hand weed small plants, ensuring all roots are removed as can reshoot. Remove berries. Posion large plants when actively growing.

Tall plant with green leaves and spindly branches  Plant with clusters of bright red berries and green leaves

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
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