hawthorn tree

May blossom bearer

A hawthorn tree is a small thorny tree of the rose family, producing clusters of white or pink flowers and small red fruits called haws.

Hawthorns are common in hedgerows and woodlands across temperate regions.

The wood is dense and hard.

The old hawthorn tree marked the property boundary.

Related

Celtic mythology · Irish folklore · bark · leaf · folklore · shrub · bud · hedgerows · superstition · protective charm · fruit · heart medicine · whitethorn · branch · habitat · biodiversity · trunk · birds

Opposites
tree size and stature

hawthorn treeredwood

Towering California conifer

giant sequoia · eucalyptus · baobab · poplar · oak tree

thorny vs smooth

hawthorn treebeech tree

Deciduous hardwood with smooth bark

maple tree · birch tree · magnolia · cherry tree · willow tree

symbolic/folkloric meaning

hawthorn treeoak tree

Large deciduous hardwood

yew tree · ash tree · world tree · sacred oak

Family

hawthorn, tree, haw, thorn, thorns, thorny, thorniness, trees, treed

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G