Crataegus laevigata
Midland Hawthorn, Smooth hawthorn, English Hawthorn
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Crataegus laevigata.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist, Wet
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun
Usage properties
Fruit, Leaves, Flowers
Wood, Food forest, Fragrant, Hedge, Windbreak
Description
Fruit - raw or cooked. It has a dry and mealy texture and is not very tasty. The fruit can be used for jam and preserves. The flesh can be dried, ground into flour, and mixed with regular flour when making bread and similar products. The fruit has a diameter of about 1 cm and contains up to five fairly large seeds in the middle, which often stick together, resulting in a cherry-like fruit with a single pit. Young leaves and shoots - raw. They are a tasty addition to salads and can also be used as a tea substitute. The roasted seeds can serve as a coffee substitute.