Crataegus anomala
Arnold hawthorn
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Crataegus anomala.
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Arnold hawthorn
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Vruchtmeidoorn
- French
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- Aubépine d'Arnold
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Kew includes Crataegus anomala in this species. The original catalogue identity is retained.
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist, Wet
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit
Food forest, Fragrant
Description
Fruit - raw or cooked. Juicy with a delightful flavor, perfect as dessert fruit. The fruit is versatile and can be used for pies, jams, and so on, and can also be dried. The fruit has a diameter of up to 20 mm and a firm flesh. There can be up to five fairly large seeds inside, which often stick together, making it seem like you are eating a cherry-like fruit with one seed.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Crataegus anomala Sarg., name ID 2944861, row 1435985; Crataegus holmesiana Ashe, name ID 2945739, row 1435977
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 840805; name ID 2944742; Crataegus L.. Family column.
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