Wednesday 10 June 2015

Ancient and Active

Mention of venerable trees to most of us might suggest oak and yew. But the claims of hawthorn should not be forgotten.


It's also one of those trees that looks old and worn yet remains vital. It would be good to have an easy way of ageing these specimens in this corner of Blacka.


Today these ancient hawthorns are showing that they still have much life in them. Despite being twisted and gnarled, trunks rutted and boughs drooped they still glory in the power to reproduce.


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