how does one thicken a hawthorn

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how does one thicken a hawthorn

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Hi All
how do i get my hawthorn to thicken up
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The only way I have found is to put them in the ground or a large box and let them grow like crazy. They are pretty slow as they get older so try to grow them fast when young. They don't heal fast so scarring generally won't work.
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