Black hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii) is a native vigorous deciduous shrub which grows up to 8 m tall.  The trunk is sturdy and has woody branches with stout thorns.   Many green oval(ish) toothed leaves appear in spring.   Clusters of white (showy) flowers at the ends of thin branches.    The individual flowers have 5 rounded petals. After flowering, dark red berry-like … Continue reading →