Anelle Kloski wrote:> In Glastonbury England we saw a small "thorn" tree which legend says was
> brought and planted there by Joseph of Arimathea. I was wondering what
> kind of tree that actually was, and a British friend suggested
> Hawthorne, perhaps? Does anyone know what sort of Thorn trees would be
> available in the U.S., and what kind that Glastonbury tree is? I
> brought back a couple of small leaves, but cannot identify it.
>
> Anelle Zone 7 CA, Sierra/Cascade foothills at 3000'
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The Glastonbury Thorn is listed in Hillier's Manual os Trees and Shrubs,
which is pretty authoritative in GB.
It is Crataegus monogyna 'Biflora'('Praecox') and is described as coming
into leaf earlier than usual and also as occasionally producing an earlier
crop of flowers during winter.
Since you have visited Glastonbury, I assume you know the legend associated
with this tree
-- Regards, Gordon Walker Cat Bells Chemin de Ferrals 11170 Villespy France