Crataegus monogyna aka English Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna, commonly known as common hawthorn or one-seed hawthorn, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. Native to Europe, northwest Africa, and West Asia, it has also been introduced in various regions around the world. This large shrub or small tree can reach heights of up to 8 meters and features lobed leaves and fragrant creamy-white flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. In autumn, it produces red fruits. Unlike other hawthorn species, Crataegus monogyna has clusters of thorns at the stem nodes, giving the appearance of barbed wire on vigorous juvenile shoots resulting from hard pruning. The common hawthorn has a dense crown, with dull brown bark marked by vertical orange cracks. Its younger stems are adorned with sharp thorns measuring approximately 12.5 mm in length. The obovate leaves range from 20 to 40 mm in length and are deeply lobed, sometimes almost reaching the midrib, with the lobes spreading widely. The upper surface of the leaves is dark green, while the underside is paler. Other names for this plant include may, mayblossom, maythorn, quickthorn, whitethorn, motherdie, and haw.