Crataegus pennsylvanica

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Crataegus pennsylvanica

Also known as: Pennsylvanian Hawthorn

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Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub

Format: -

Height: 9.00 m

Width: 6.00 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:
(5)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Wood

Description

Fruit - fresh or cooked. With a diameter of up to 25 mm, this is a very tasty fruit, with a delightful semi-sweet flavor, even when it is not fully ripe. It can be eaten as a dessert and can also be made into jelly or dried for later use. The fruits grow in clusters of 4-12 and are easy to harvest. Each fruit contains up to five fairly large seeds, which often stay together, making it seem like enjoying a cherry-like fruit with a single pit.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/09

End of Harvest: 31/10

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Sambucus canadensis American Elder	Sambucus canadensis can enhance the ecosystem by attracting beneficial insects and pollinators, thus aiding the overall health of Crataegus pennsylvanica.
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry	Viburnum opulus can provide habitat and food for wildlife, enhancing biodiversity around Crataegus pennsylvanica.
Prunus cerasus Sour cherry	Prunus cerasus (sour cherry) not only shares similar growing conditions but can also attract pollinators, benefiting Crataegus pennsylvanica.
Sorbopyrus auricularis Bollwyller Pear	Sorbopyrus auricularis can improve soil structure and nutrition, enhancing the growth of Crataegus pennsylvanica.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Corylus avellana (hazel) can provide shade and improve soil nutrient levels, creating a favorable environment for Crataegus pennsylvanica.