Hawthorn is one of the most iconic trees of the countryside, known for its sharp thorns, white spring blossoms, and bright red berries. For centuries it has formed natural hedgerows, creating barriers ...

Recently I got an e-mail from Dona Pierce, a Cass County Master Gardener who had received a question about thorn apples. She wrote: "I've never heard of thorn apples. A man said they are native to ...

Hawthorns are easy-to-maintain trees that seldom need large-scale pruning, but some care and attention every few years will keep them healthy, safe, and looking their best. To prune hawthorn trees ...