Blackthorn

Prunus spinosa

TQ4792 27/03/2024 ©Raymond Small

Blackthorn on a mound north-east of the lake illustrates a historic feature of planting at Hainault. In 1910 Poplar, Aspen, Birch and Beech were encircled by Blackthorn, Bramble and Gorse to prevent damage to the trees by cattle which roamed freely at Foxburrows Farm. The white flowers of Blackthorn blossom before the leaves appear.

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