As a ‘sprigling’, this Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna) was growing in the lee of a sycamore tree, so I moved it three years ago to a more favourable spot. Living up to its name of Quickthorn, I now have to curtail growth by hedge-pruning it. Pity really not to let it have it’s way but 30 foot would be a bit over the top! Read More…»






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