Hawthorn

One of the most magical trees of the Celtic countries, the Hawthorn tree is often gnarled and thorny, and has been associated with fertility.

In the Celtic countries, trees were treasured and imbued with magical qualities, superstitions, and folklore. One of the most magical is the Hawthorn, a beautiful, often gnarled, thorny little tree which blossoms white in the month of May, and is known by many names.