The hawthorn is a widespread shrub that thrives in our latitudes in sparse forests and natural hedges as well as in parks and gardens. The bright red fruits develop from the pretty white flower umbels in autumn.
When is the hawthorn flowering time?
Depending on the region, the flowering period of the hawthorn usually falls in the months of April and May, with the pretty white flower umbels ushering in spring and attracting numerous species of insects and butterflies.
White flower clouds in spring
“When the hawthorn blooms in the Hag, it will be spring all at once.”
There couldn't be a better way to describe the flowering period of the tree, which falls in April to May depending on the region. The flowering of the hawthorn heralds the start of spring and the pretty white flower umbels attract a variety of insects during this time.
The hawthorn is a source of food and habitat for over a hundred species of butterflies, bees and numerous bird species. If you would like to collect the flowers, you should carefully pluck or cut off the umbels, let them dry well at home and store them in tightly sealed containers.
Tips & Tricks
Hawthorn flowers are a gentle remedy for declining heart performance. You can make a tea from the flowers, which is used for nervous heart problems, feelings of tightness in the heart area and to generally strengthen the cardiovascular system.
