Also known as sweet haw and stag bush, black haw is a member of the
honeysuckle family of flowering plants. Its genus name hints at the
shape of the plant’s leaves, which are similar in appearance to plum
leaves.
Black haw produces clusters of white flowers in spring, which are
followed by yellow-green berry-like drupes or “haws” in autumn. As the
fruits mature, they turn blue-black and may be used to make jams,
compotes, wines and syrups.
