Hawthorn

HAWTHORN is a small deciduous tree occurring across Canada in more than 2 dozen species. Three species are native to BC, the most widespread being the black hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii), which is distributed across the southern half of the province. Hawthorn is distinguished by thorny branches, lovely white blossoms and black-purple or red fruit, called haws, which resemble tiny apples.

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