Crataegus arnoldiana
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Crataegus arnoldiana
Also known as:
Arnold hawthorn
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
7.00 m
Width:
5.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable, Wet
Moist, Permeable, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant
Fragrant
Description
Fruit - edible in raw or cooked form. This type of fruit has a sub-acidic taste and is wonderfully sweet with juicy flesh, making it an excellent choice for desserts. The fruit can also be used in pies, jams, and can be dried for later consumption. The fruit is ripe from early September in the south of Great Britain and has a diameter of about 2 cm. In the center of the fruit, there can be up to five fairly large seeds that usually remain together, making the experience of eating this fruit similar to eating a cherry-like fruit with a single seed.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides nitrogen fixation, improving soil fertility, which benefits Crataegus arnoldiana. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Prunus domestica attracts pollinators, enhancing the pollination of Crataegus arnoldiana flowers. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Malus domestica offers a diverse umbrella of flavors that can enhance the overall yield and biodiversity of the guild. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia produces fruit earlier in the season, providing an early food source for pollinators visiting Crataegus arnoldiana. |
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Crataegus monogyna, as a related species, may share similar pest resistance traits, providing a buffer against diseases affecting Crataegus arnoldiana. |