Hawthorn Tree
Hawthorn trees are small to medium-sized deciduous trees or shrubs with thorny branches, fragrant flowers, and red berries. They are part of the rose family and are also known as May-trees.
Appearance
Size: Can grow up to 20 ft tall
Leaves: Small, toothed, and lobed, and turn yellow in autumn
Flowers: White, pink, or red, and grow in clusters
Fruit: Small, apple-like, and red, and contain 1–5 seeds
Bark: Rough and shredding
Uses
Ornamental: Used as street trees and for their attractive flowers and fruit
Wildlife: Provide food and shelter for birds and other wildlife
Ecological succession: Help replace damaged forests by growing in disturbed areas
Woodworking: Strong wood is used for wood engravings
Hawthorn trees are small to medium-sized deciduous trees or shrubs with thorny branches, fragrant flowers, and red berries. They are part of the rose family and are also known as May-trees.
Appearance
Size: Can grow up to 20 ft tall
Leaves: Small, toothed, and lobed, and turn yellow in autumn
Flowers: White, pink, or red, and grow in clusters
Fruit: Small, apple-like, and red, and contain 1–5 seeds
Bark: Rough and shredding
Uses
Ornamental: Used as street trees and for their attractive flowers and fruit
Wildlife: Provide food and shelter for birds and other wildlife
Ecological succession: Help replace damaged forests by growing in disturbed areas
Woodworking: Strong wood is used for wood engravings
Hawthorn trees are small to medium-sized deciduous trees or shrubs with thorny branches, fragrant flowers, and red berries. They are part of the rose family and are also known as May-trees.
Appearance
Size: Can grow up to 20 ft tall
Leaves: Small, toothed, and lobed, and turn yellow in autumn
Flowers: White, pink, or red, and grow in clusters
Fruit: Small, apple-like, and red, and contain 1–5 seeds
Bark: Rough and shredding
Uses
Ornamental: Used as street trees and for their attractive flowers and fruit
Wildlife: Provide food and shelter for birds and other wildlife
Ecological succession: Help replace damaged forests by growing in disturbed areas
Woodworking: Strong wood is used for wood engravings