Crataegus azarolus

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Crataegus azarolus

Also known as: Eastern Mayhaw, May hawthorn, Mayhaw, Apple Hawthorn

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Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 9.00 m

Width: 8.00 m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit

Edibility:
(4)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Fragrant

Description

The fruit can be eaten raw or processed in pies, preserves, and other recipes. It can be used both fresh and dried, as it has a pleasant sour taste. In warm temperate regions, the fruit develops more fruit sugars, resulting in a fragrant, sugary pulp with a slightly sour flavor. It can be eaten directly from the hand. In cooler areas, the fruit develops less well, and it is better to cook it or process it into preserves. The fruit varies greatly in size and color, with a diameter of up to 25 mm. In the center of the fruit, there are up to five fairly large seeds, which often stick together, making it look as if you are eating a cherry-like fruit with only one seed.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/09

End of Harvest: 31/10

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Eriobotrya japonica Loquat	Eriobotrya japonica can help attract beneficial insects and improve pollination for Crataegus azarolus.
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry	Amelanchier alnifolia provides a diverse range of nutrients and can improve soil quality around Crataegus azarolus.
Morus alba White mulberry	Morus alba can provide shade and help maintain soil moisture, which benefits Crataegus azarolus.
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry	Broussonetia papyrifera enhances soil fertility through its nutrient cycling properties, benefiting Crataegus azarolus.
Sambucus nigra European elder	Sambucus nigra can support biodiversity and attract pollinators, aiding the health of Crataegus azarolus.
Juglans regia English Walnut	Juglans regia provides a beneficial canopy while enhancing soil nutrients through its leaf litter, supporting Crataegus azarolus.