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Hawthorne
Crataegus monogyna
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called English hawthorn, one-seeded hawthorn
Honeybees actively forage on hawthorn flowers for abundant white pollen and variable nectar yields during the short late-spring bloom. The synchronous flowering creates a brief but intense resource pulse supporting brood rearing in temperate climates. Thorny branches deter deer and other browsers, but pruning is essential to control size and encourage dense flowering.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | May–June |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |