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These trees native to North America are a type of Hawthorn but without the distinctive hawthorn type leaves. They also have very long thorns and a wide canopy for a small tree. The tree bears white flowers in spring and the red fruits stay on the tree well into winter. The leaves on some varieties t...

Cockspur thorn or Flowering Thron (Crataegus Crus-Galli variety or Crataegus prunifolia variety)

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These trees native to North America are a type of Hawthorn but without the distinctive hawthorn type leaves. They also have very long thorns and a wide canopy for a small tree. The tree bears white flowers in spring and the red fruits stay on the tree well into winter. The leaves on some varieties turn red in winter. Picture taken 1st September 2006 at Elstow, Bedfordshire.

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23rd Oct 2006 by Diane Earl

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 Biology, Science

Key Stages:
 Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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plant tree berries wildlife

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