Crataegus mollis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Crataegus mollis
Also known as:
Red Haw, Downy hawthorn
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
9.00 m
Width:
12.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Moist, 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:
Wood, Hedge
Wood, Hedge
Description
Fruit - can be consumed raw or cooked. The taste is slightly sour, dry, and can be mealy. This fruit is also often used for making jelly and jams. The fruits are quite large, about 20-25 mm in diameter, and have thick flesh. In the center of the fruit, there are up to five fairly large seeds that often stick together, making it seem like you're eating a cherry-like fruit with one seed. A drink can be made from the twigs, which resembles tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry |
Helps fix nitrogen in the soil, improving soil fertility for Crataegus mollis. |
|
Cydonia oblonga Quince |
Shares similar growing conditions and can deter pests that affect Crataegus mollis. |
|
Morus alba White mulberry |
Provides shade and habitat for beneficial insects, enhancing the ecosystem. |
|
Robinia pseudoacacia Black locust, false acacia |
Nitrogen-fixing capabilities enhance soil fertility for surrounding plants, including Crataegus mollis. |
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
Attracts pollinators which benefit both plants during blooming season. |