Mastodawn

Mornin’.

Celebrating Whitethorn or Hawthorn or the May tree or Crataegus monogyna ….whatever tickles your fancy…here on the sanctuary this week.

I’ll show you mine if you show me yours…as the bishop said to the…(take your pick)!

@thebeeguy
Here’s a close up of some hawthorn blooms from another tree. Not all hawthorn flowers are white!

@thebeeguy
Excellent idea!

Hawthorn is my absolute favourite tree! I love the smell of the flowers, tho some find it not to their liking, but the blooms are magnificent.

Here’s a few of pics of the Hethel Old Thorn, said to date from the 13th Century: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hethel_Old_Thorn

Mornin’.

Today I’m issuing an executive order declaring May 15th as World Whitethorn Day!

The UN no longer has the monopoly on World Days!

So let’s see your photos celebrating this magnificent tree.