The Hawthorn is one of the most distinctive trees in hedgerows and woodlands. In this video, we explore how to identify it using its red berries, thorny branches, and seed count, plus how to tell the ...

‘Paul’s Scarlet’ hawthorn trees produce deep-pink double flowers in the spring but can be bare by midsummer, victims of leaf blight. The good news is there are plenty other varieties of ...

Until the 1890s, hawthorn trees were believed to be a simple taxonomic group, known to science as Crataegus. North America had 10 recognized species.

To prune hawthorn trees correctly, you must understand when and how to do the task. This is important as incorrect pruning can leave them susceptible to damage, pests, and diseases. The key take ...

India Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepsis indica) is one of the most common flowering shrubs used in landscaping as hedges and dividers in San Diego. It is blooming best right now, with blossoms ranging in ...

Here are three common trees that are more tolerant of compacted or alkaline soils: - Hawthorn trees (Crataegus sp.) - Trees range in size from shrubs to trees that can reach about 40 feet.

Parsley hawthorn trees grow to about 15 to 20 feet tall. Clusters of white flowers appear in March or April and are soon followed by the foliage, which looks like flat Italian parsley, hence the ...

The Washington hawthorn is a good, small, ornamental tree and one of the best for wildlife, providing food, shelter, cover and nesting for many kinds of birds and wildlife.

There are hundreds of species of Hawthorn, and Missouri is home to over 75 of them, particularly in the Ozarks. While the state’s legislature did not name a specific variety of Hawthorn, the ...