The May-blooming hawthorn is also called the mayflower -- the plant for which the ship that ferried pilgrims to Plymouth Rock in 1620 was named.

Hawthorn berries may have potential health benefits relating to the heart, diabetes, and cancer. However, scientists must conduct more research to establish beneficial dosages and safety.

Hawthorn berry’s high antioxidant content may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, reduce inflammation, improve skin health, and aid digestion. However, it might not mix well with certain ...

Hawthorn may help prevent hypertension. A study examined how 1,200 milligrams of hawthorn extract daily could help people ...

The May hawthorn, mayhaw or apple hawthorn (Crataegus aestivalis) is the best known hawthorn fruit and popular for human consumption. It is commercially marketed.

Why Hawthorn tree may be losing leaves early. Question: I have a nice Hawthorn tree that has great red flowers in the spring, but it drops most of its leaves every year by the beginning of September.

This year’s Leon County Adopt-A-Tree is the eastern mayhaw. This smaller tree has many common names such as May hawthorn, mayhaw or apple hawthorn. Of course it has only one scientific name ...