The hawthorn is a widespread shrub that thrives in light forests and natural hedges as well as in parks and gardens in our latitudes. The bright red fruits develop from the pretty white umbels of flowers in autumn.
Clouds of white flowers in spring
"When the hawthorn blooms in the Hag, spring will come at once."
There is no better way to describe the flowering period of the tree, which falls between April and May depending on the region. The flowering of the hawthorn heralds spring and the pretty white umbels of flowers attract a large number of insects during this time.
The hawthorn is a food source and habitat for more than a hundred species of butterflies, bees and numerous bird species. If you want to collect the flowers, you should carefully pluck or cut off the umbels, let them dry well at home and keep them in tightly sealed containers.
tips and tricks
Hawthorn blossoms are a gentle remedy for declining heart performance. You can prepare a tea from the flowers, which is used for nervous heart problems, feelings of anxiety in the heart area and for general strengthening of the cardiovascular system.