Hawthorn shrubs are a common sight in wild and garden hedgerows, making a beautiful display with their spring pink and white blooms and later in autumn with their plump red berries. They can also be used to create a delicious tipple which is also used by herbalists for supporting the heart.
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Hawthorn berry-flower brandy (C) Kyle Books. Image from the Handmade Apothecary, 2017.