Tree comparisons
| Hawthorn Glastonbury Thorn | |
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| The Glastonbury Thorn, Crataegus Biflora, is a form of the common hawthorn found in the area around Glastonbury, reputed to have been planted by Joseph of Arimathea. | |
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Growing
| Hawthorn Glastonbury Thorn | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Autumn foliage colour Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Pruning | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average |
| Site conditions | Occasional flooding Coastal site |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Identification
| Hawthorn Glastonbury Thorn | |
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| Flower colour | Cream |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | January April December |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark |
| Fruit size | Small |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |