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An outstanding deciduous native plant which was traditionally used to enclose fields and is now being planted in large numbers as part of the government REPS (rural environmental protection scheme). A thorny green hedge which is covered in white blossom in May and produces huge crops of red fruit called haws. Usually planted in a double staggered row at a density of 5/7 plants to the metre, it will tolerate hard cutting. It will grow almost everywhere and forms an excellent wildlife corridor. (Gaeilge : Sceach gheal.Commoners of the Wood. Its flowering associated with the coming of summer the tree has magical properties in Irish folklore. )
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