Hawthorns

July 2011

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July 2011

Hawthorns. Photo: Ben Francis
Description: Shrubs or small trees, mostly growing 5-15m tall with small red fruit clusters that look like very small apples, and (usually) thorny branches. With bright green leaves showing serrated edges. Season: Early spring with the berries being around until the onset of winter Fruit: The fruit contains one large stone in the middle and […]

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