Hawthorn trees can also be distinguished by their thorny branches, which are another distinguishing feature. Typically, the straight or curved thorns of the hawthorn grow between 1.5″ and 3″ (2.5– 7.5 cm) in length. If you don’t take caution, the sharp, stiff spines of a hawthorn might cause serious injury.
How do you identify hawthorn flowers?
In the middle of spring, pay attention to the blooms that emerge in clusters on the hawthorn trees, which are known as cymes. The flowers have five petals, are generally white, and some have a distinct smell to them; most have five petals. Once the leaves have appeared on the branches, the flowers begin to bloom in flat-topped clusters.
