Other common names
draenen wen, hedgerow thorn, may
Trees
A rounded, deciduous tree to about 10m in height, with thorny branches and glossy, deeply lobed dark green leaves, turning to gold in the autumn. Flat sprays of fragrant, creamy-white flowers with pink anthers, are produced in late spring, followed by plentiful dark red edible berries in autumn. The fruit can be made into jellies or used for making herbal tea (see harm notes for further details)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres