Guide to spotting wildflowers
Hawthorn
Crataegus monogyna
Flowering time: May-June
Size: Shrubs or trees to about 5m
Where to find it: Hedgebanks, woods and wood margins
Spiny tree/shrub with bunches of flowers appearing after the bright green leaves, which are deeply divided. Deep red fruits (haws) appear from August.
All descriptions courtesy of Plantlife














