Crataegus monogyna
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Crataegus monogyna
Also known as:
Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
-
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
6.00 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, Leaves, Flowers
Fruit, Leaves, Flowers
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood, Voedselbos, Fragrant
Wood, Voedselbos, Fragrant
Description
Fruit - raw or cooked, but raw not very flavorful. Generally used for jam and preserves. It can also be dried and then ground and mixed with flour to make bread, etc. The fruit has a diameter of about 1 cm and contains up to five fairly large seeds that often stick together, making it seem like you are eating a cherry-like fruit with a single seed. Young shoots are edible raw and have a pleasant nutty flavor, making them a good addition to salads. Tea is made from dried leaves, and the roasted seeds serve as a coffee substitute. The flowers are used in syrups and sweet puddings.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
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 for Crataegus monogyna. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus attracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover, reducing weeds around Crataegus monogyna. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Prunus domestica can share pests and diseases resistance, helping in the overall health of the guild. |
|
Sorbus aucuparia European mountain ash |
Sorbus aucuparia provides food for birds, which can help in controlling pests for Crataegus monogyna. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Malus domestica and Crataegus monogyna have similar habitat requirements, promoting a balanced ecosystem. |
|
Hippophae rhamnoides Sea Buckthorn |
Hippophae rhamnoides can improve soil stability and provide nutrients for Crataegus monogyna. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Sambucus nigra can attract pollinators and also provide shelter for beneficial insects around Crataegus monogyna. |
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Fagus sylvatica enhances biodiversity and offers shade, which can benefit Crataegus monogyna during hot summers. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia and Crataegus monogyna can coexist well and support similar wildlife needs. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Ribes nigrum provides shade and humidity, beneficial for young Crataegus monogyna plants. |