Whether you know it as the May Blossom, Hawberry or Thornapple, the Hawthorn is a magical tree of many names. A sacred symbol of love and protection, when its canopy of white flowers bursts into bloom we can truly say spring has arrived. Wrapped with care and steeped in mythology, romance and mystery, the Hawthorn remains an enchanting gift to treasure for years to come.
In Celtic mythology, the Hawthorn was revered as a fairy tree and is strongly associated with the festival of Beltane, an ancient celebration marking the point between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Today, you might also know it as May Day. While the Hawthorn tree was never to be damaged, guarded by the fairies which lived beneath its roots and branches, on this sacred day its flowers could be placed into doorways and made into garlands. Because it always blooms around this time, the gift of a Hawthorn makes a heartfelt reminder for memorial trees or a beautiful birthday present to look forward to each year. In Ancient Greece, brides also wore crowns of these blossoms in their hair and carried marriage torches made of Hawthorn wood to symbolise their union of love, making it an elegant choice for wedding gifts.
A small tree with an abundance of foliage growing on its thorny branches, the Hawthorn provides safety for garden wildlife making it a great choice for improving biodiversity. As each flower bud opens and summer goes on, they begin to produce fruits called ‘haws’ which ripen in October and are loved by birds. A great choice to transform your hedgerow into a mystical landscape, the Hawthorn makes the perfect gift for nature lovers and anyone who wants to invite some magic into their days.
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