The Hawthorn tree is in full bloom. It seems to have more flowers and resulting berries on alternate years and this is it's year to shine!
The flowers are very fragrant and some years they turn from bright white to dark pink before they fall off.
Hawthorn is in the rose family and, like the rose, it has many sharp thorns to accompany the fragrant blossoms.
In the fall, the tree produces red berries that have been used historically as a heart tonic. The leaves are also used medicinally in tea.
Thanks for stopping by today! 馃尰
