Name that shrub.

[HeyWayne]

Technically it may not be a shrub, but whilst out walking my partner and I often see/smell it, and neither of us know what it is.

It's a tree/bush/shrub, lots of small white flowers and smells really strong at the moment.

Any ideas?

[veggiechicken]

A photo?.....

[HeyWayne]

I did think that last night, but we were too busy getting a stride on.

A photo?.....

[mrswadders]

daphne? possibly

[HeyWayne]

No.

I just looked and it could be Blackthorn...

daphne? possibly

[veggiechicken]

Is it Hawthorn? It smells very strongly at the mo - I've just had a snuffle of mine!!

[HeyWayne]

Could be either that, or Blackthorn (same thing?).

Smells very strong, and given the description regarding being prolific after a spell of bad weather, it would make sense.

Is it Hawthorn? It smells very strongly at the mo - I've just had a snuffle of mine!!

[veggiechicken]

The blackthorn (sloe) here has finished flowering now - hawthorn (or May) is in full flower now.
Hawthorn is also in leaf - fresh bright green leaves. Edible too!!

[HeyWayne]

They look very similar, how would you tell the difference?

The blackthorn (sloe) here has finished flowering now - hawthorn (or May) is in full flower now.
Hawthorn is also in leaf - fresh bright green leaves. Edible too!!

[veggiechicken]

Blackthorn = smooth edged leaves and the flowers tend to grow out of the sides of the branches
Hawthorn = leaf edges are indented, like oak leaves and the flowers are in clusters
Both plants are spiny!

[HeyWayne]

Brilliant - thanks. I'll have a closer look next time.

Blackthorn = smooth edged leaves and the flowers tend to grow out of the sides of the branches
Hawthorn = leaf edges are indented, like oak leaves and the flowers are in clusters
Both plants are spiny!

[chris]

Blackthorn also flowers before it leafs up

[VirginVegGrower]

Hawthorn! Blackthorn flowers are over.

[CaroltheCarrot]

I name that shrub...........Fred!
Sorry,its raining,Im bored
Coats on

[veggiechicken]

I think Mike would be a good name for this shrub. Mike Hawthorn, Get it ?????????????