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​MIDLAND HAWTHORN – Crataegus laevigata: [ 23 & 51 ]
Grows to 8m with brown-grey bark that has knots and fissures. Twigs are covered in thorns and dark green leaves have 3 lobes and are up to 6cm long. The flowers can be creamy-white, pink or red with 5 petals. They contain both male and female parts and appear mid-April in clusters. Pollinated by insects the flowers become red fruits called haws which contain two seeds. The haws are eaten by birds and some mammals. The dense tree is also a good place to nest. A popular hedging plant the wood is very hard and used for handles and walking sticks. The haws are used in jellies, chutneys and wine.
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  • Home
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    • News Articles
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    • Postcard Competition Winners 2021
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    • AGM's >
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    • Arnold Lane 1,050 Homes Development
    • Spring Lane 150 Homes Development
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  • About the Friends
    • About the Friends
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    • Diary of a Trustee
  • About the Park
    • About the Park
    • How to Get Here
    • Park Map
    • Things to See and Do
    • Memorial Garden
    • Willows in the Park
    • Butterfly Walk
    • Gallery
    • Park History
    • Our Vision for the Future
    • Park Byelaws
    • Emergency Contact Information for the Park
  • Donate or Join
  • Wildlife
    • Wildlife
    • Wildlife Walks
    • Gedling Country Park Wildlife DVDs
    • Recording Wildlife
    • Woodland Trust Guides
    • Wildlife Check List
  • Heritage
    • Heritage
    • Film of the former Gedling Colliery
  • Contact Us