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SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: HAWTHORN
As spring turns to early summer, one of the hedgerow’s most distinctive and beloved sights is the hawthorn tree (Crataegus monogyna) in full bloom. With its creamy white flowers, spiny branches, and rich folklore, hawthorn is a tree deeply woven into both our landscapes and our stories. Often called the “May tree”, hawthorn blossoms around
